YEARLY HIGH
0.0635 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0516 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0560 RUB

2026 NGN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.0516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0549 to the December average rate of 0.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0635 was down 13.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 63,462 RUB
2025 Average 55,045 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 51,584 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,877.83 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0591
0.0516
JanuMarcMayJuly

NGN 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 0.0555, compared to 0.0574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0075 RUB (High: 0.0635 / Low: 0.0560). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 RUB (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0581).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0585) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+3.80%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0585
2025 Avg (March) 0.0564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0565 0.0530 0.0549
February 0.0573 0.0549 0.0566
March 0.0635 0.0560 0.0585
April 0.0584 0.0544 0.0566
May 0.0545 0.0516 0.0522
June 0.0573 0.0520 0.0541
July 0.0588 0.0555 0.0566
August 0.0583 0.0581 0.0582