YEARLY HIGH
115.6474 RUB
YEARLY LOW
95.1200 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.3019 RUB

2026 FKP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FKP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 115.6474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 95.1200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5274 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.4694 to the December average rate of 106.8667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 115.6474 was down 18.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 142.3915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 578,237 RUB
2025 Average 551,139 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 475,600 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,636.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

108.5513
95.3959
JanuMarcMayJuly

FKP 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 102.5951, compared to 105.4220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 102.5951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.4220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 11.9647 RUB (High: 115.6474 / Low: 103.6827). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 106.8667 / Low: 106.8667).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.9647
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.9610 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 107.4550) against the same month in 2025 (average: 110.9976), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5426 (-3.19%).

2026 Avg (March) 107.4550
2025 Avg (March) 110.9976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.6145 102.3800 105.4694
February 105.5440 103.3092 104.2452
March 115.6474 103.6827 107.4550
April 106.8162 100.7828 103.4532
May 101.7977 95.1200 96.4922
June 104.1776 95.8445 98.4559
July 107.2339 102.2787 103.9774
August 106.8667 106.8667 106.8667