YEARLY HIGH
19085.7448 IRR
YEARLY LOW
519.5847 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13278.1302 IRR

2026 RUB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 19085.7448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 519.5847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18566.1600 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 539.6507 to the December average rate of 17240.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3094.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19085.7448 was up 3343.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 554.2997, 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 95,428,724 IRR
2025 Average 2,529,975 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,597,924 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,830,800.17 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20522.7401
-1276.9938
JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB to IRR 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 11889.5382, compared to 17443.9061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5554.3678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11889.5382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17443.9061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 16423.9192 IRR (High: 16966.4009 / Low: 542.4817). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3740 IRR (High: 551.9544 / Low: 543.5803).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16423.9192
February Spread (Stable) ±8.3740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 947.5486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -947.5486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 18595.3321) against the same month in 2025 (average: 535.0935), the exchange rate shifted by +18060.2386 (+3375.16%).

2026 Avg (June) 18595.3321
2025 Avg (June) 535.0935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 561.6794 519.5847 539.6507
February 551.9544 543.5803 548.2052
March 16966.4009 542.4817 15823.0076
April 17651.3877 16405.6392 17124.9381
May 18989.6011 17526.4079 18706.0957
June 19085.7448 17426.1917 18595.3321
July 18009.2729 16856.8529 17647.7835
August 17348.8381 17055.2564 17240.0286