2026 RUB to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2620 ETB

YEARLY LOW

1.8178 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0572 ETB

2026 RUB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2.2620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.8178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4442 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9953 to the December average rate of 2.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2620 was up 10.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.0505, 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 11,310 ETB

2025 Average 8,372 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 9,089 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,221.06 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2525

1.9062

JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB to ETB 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 2.0619, compared to 2.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.2007 ETB (High: 2.2446 / Low: 2.0439). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ETB (High: 2.0170 / Low: 2.0170).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2007

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0930 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2.2237) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5508 (+32.93%).

2026 Avg (May) 2.2237

2025 Avg (May) 1.6729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0670	1.9189	1.9953
February	2.0487	2.0003	2.0224
March	2.0163	1.8178	1.9351
April	2.0957	1.9376	2.0330
May	2.2620	2.0938	2.2237
June	2.2446	2.0439	2.1622
July	2.1075	2.0086	2.0691
August	2.0170	2.0170	2.0170