YEARLY HIGH
0.0237 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0198 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0220 BAM

2026 RUB to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.0237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0237 was up 5.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119 BAM
2025 Average 104 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 99 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.76 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0237
0.0207
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

RUB to BAM 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 0.0220, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 BAM (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0198). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BAM (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.0234) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+8.85%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.0234
2025 Avg (May) 0.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0221 0.0207 0.0214
February 0.0217 0.0212 0.0215
March 0.0217 0.0198 0.0210
April 0.0224 0.0210 0.0217
May 0.0237 0.0223 0.0234
June 0.0236 0.0228 0.0232