2026 MUR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8523 RUB

YEARLY LOW

1.4927 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6356 RUB

2026 MUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.8523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 1.4927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3595 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6919 to the December average rate of 1.6451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8523 was down 23.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.4224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,261 RUB

2025 Average 9,144 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 7,464 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,797.70 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7461

1.4933

JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR 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 1.6340, compared to 1.6451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6340

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2182 RUB (High: 1.8523 / Low: 1.6341). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0492 RUB (High: 1.6949 / Low: 1.6457).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2182

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0492

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 0.1375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.7250) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8899), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1649 (-8.73%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.7250

2025 Avg (March) 1.8899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7448	1.6321	1.6919
February	1.6949	1.6457	1.6672
March	1.8523	1.6341	1.7250
April	1.7162	1.5961	1.6518
May	1.5941	1.4927	1.5144
June	1.6642	1.5046	1.5537
July	1.6853	1.6192	1.6451