YEARLY HIGH
12.6965 KPW
YEARLY LOW
10.4469 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7266 KPW

2026 RUB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 12.6965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 10.4469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2495 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5413 to the December average rate of 11.3496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.6965 was up 7.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.8426, 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 63,482 KPW
2025 Average 54,066 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 52,235 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,247.59 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.7015
11.0371
JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB to KPW 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 11.8138, compared to 11.4651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.2257 KPW (High: 12.6298 / Low: 11.4042). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 KPW (High: 11.3546 / Low: 11.3424).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2257
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 0.6044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 12.5628) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.1758), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3870 (+12.41%).

2026 Avg (May) 12.5628
2025 Avg (May) 11.1758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0114 11.1112 11.5413
February 11.8034 11.6243 11.7233
March 11.6160 10.4469 11.1758
April 12.0406 11.1927 11.6946
May 12.6965 12.0044 12.5628
June 12.6298 11.4042 12.1850
July 11.7895 11.2711 11.5807
August 11.3546 11.3424 11.3496