YEARLY HIGH
0.8490 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.7021 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7606 RUB

2026 RSD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RSD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.8490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.7021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1468 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7799 to the December average rate of 0.7784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8490 was down 15.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,245 RUB
2025 Average 4,028 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 3,511 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 734.18 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8018
0.7036
JanuMarcMayJuly

RSD 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 0.7584, compared to 0.7674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0811 RUB (High: 0.8490 / Low: 0.7679). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 0.7784 / Low: 0.7784).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0811
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 0.0551 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.7937) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.12%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.7937
2025 Avg (March) 0.7927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8089 0.7547 0.7799
February 0.7838 0.7666 0.7731
March 0.8490 0.7679 0.7937
April 0.7929 0.7435 0.7669
May 0.7490 0.7021 0.7118
June 0.7659 0.7079 0.7246
July 0.7818 0.7436 0.7563
August 0.7784 0.7784 0.7784