2026 MKD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6182 RUB

YEARLY LOW

1.3369 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4442 RUB

2026 MKD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MKD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.6182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.3369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2813 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4854 to the December average rate of 1.4410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6182 was down 15.66% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,091 RUB

2025 Average 7,670 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 6,685 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,406.27 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5287

1.3400

JanuMarcMayJuly

MKD 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 1.4447, compared to 1.4410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4447

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1547 RUB (High: 1.6182 / Low: 1.4635). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 RUB (High: 1.4933 / Low: 1.4604).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1547

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.1046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.5129) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.16%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.5129

2025 Avg (March) 1.5105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5417	1.4308	1.4854
February	1.4933	1.4604	1.4729
March	1.6182	1.4635	1.5129
April	1.5099	1.4160	1.4603
May	1.4263	1.3369	1.3558
June	1.4590	1.3484	1.3808
July	1.4926	1.4156	1.4410