2026 NOK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.0679 RUB

YEARLY LOW

7.5348 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.0183 RUB

2026 NOK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 9.0679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 7.5348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5331 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8442 to the December average rate of 8.3722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.0679 was down 9.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.9846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,339 RUB

2025 Average 40,261 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 37,674 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,665.33 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.4395

7.6325

JanuMarcMayJuly

NOK 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 7.9611, compared to 8.1897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.0317 RUB (High: 9.0679 / Low: 8.0362). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 RUB (High: 8.3889 / Low: 8.3589).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0317

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.3909 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 8.3461) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.0339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3122 (+3.89%).

2026 Avg (March) 8.3461

2025 Avg (March) 8.0339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.0682	7.6925	7.8442
February	8.1296	7.8257	8.0176
March	9.0679	8.0362	8.3461
April	8.2639	7.9831	8.1250
May	8.0721	7.6406	7.7341
June	7.9468	7.5348	7.6997
July	8.3543	7.8022	8.0073
August	8.3889	8.3589	8.3722