YEARLY HIGH
1.4242 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.1965 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2713 RUB

2026 DOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.4242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1.1965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2277 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2342 to the December average rate of 1.3254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4242 was down 23.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,121 RUB
2025 Average 6,792 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 5,982 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,138.68 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3532
1.2062
JanuMarcMayJuly

DOP to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2623, compared to 1.3254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1368 RUB (High: 1.4242 / Low: 1.2874). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0627 RUB (High: 1.2622 / Low: 1.1995).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1368
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0627

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0619 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.3409) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0296 (-2.16%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.3409
2025 Avg (March) 1.3706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2819 1.1965 1.2342
February 1.2794 1.2071 1.2375
March 1.4242 1.2874 1.3409
April 1.3304 1.2444 1.2804
May 1.2622 1.1995 1.2185
June 1.3416 1.2163 1.2622
July 1.3754 1.2958 1.3254