2026 GMD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1642 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.9710 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0476 RUB

2026 GMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.1642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.9710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1931 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0617 to the December average rate of 1.0711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1642 was down 26.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.5797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,821 RUB

2025 Average 5,804 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 4,855 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.72 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1089

0.9729

JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD 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 1.0421, compared to 1.0641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1047 RUB (High: 1.1642 / Low: 1.0595). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 1.0711 / Low: 1.0711).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1047

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 0.0637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.0976) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2014), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1038 (-8.64%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.0976

2025 Avg (March) 1.2014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1027	1.0238	1.0617
February	1.0632	1.0372	1.0480
March	1.1642	1.0595	1.0976
April	1.0925	1.0202	1.0480
May	1.0270	0.9710	0.9843
June	1.0811	0.9829	1.0133
July	1.0791	1.0402	1.0571
August	1.0711	1.0711	1.0711