YEARLY HIGH
309.3609 LAK
YEARLY LOW
249.1974 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
286.0247 LAK

2026 RUB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 309.3609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 249.1974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.1635 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.8530 to the December average rate of 284.1650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 309.3609 was up 8.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 285.5008, 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 1,546,804 LAK
2025 Average 1,300,932 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,245,987 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 300,817.68 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

310.1983
263.0793
JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB to LAK 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 285.5955, compared to 287.3123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 285.5955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 287.3123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 29.7055 LAK (High: 308.1085 / Low: 278.4030). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0363 LAK (High: 284.8531 / Low: 282.8168).

June Spread (Volatile) ±29.7055
August Spread (Stable) ±2.0363

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 12.2923 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 306.2717) against the same month in 2025 (average: 268.6397), the exchange rate shifted by +37.6321 (+14.01%).

2026 Avg (May) 306.2717
2025 Avg (May) 268.6397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 286.4394 266.7589 276.8530
February 283.3039 276.4098 279.2982
March 276.3964 249.1974 267.0059
April 293.8774 273.2309 285.8297
May 309.3609 293.1739 306.2717
June 308.1085 278.4030 298.3144
July 295.0824 283.2071 290.4595
August 284.8531 282.8168 284.1650