2026 RUB to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.3858 NGN

YEARLY LOW

15.7575 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8936 NGN

2026 RUB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 19.3858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 15.7575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6283 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2060 to the December average rate of 17.1379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.3858 was down 6.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.6797, 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 96,929 NGN

2025 Average 91,407 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 78,787 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,141.65 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.3727

16.9022

JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB to NGN 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 18.0570, compared to 17.4035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.1123 NGN (High: 17.8697 / Low: 15.7575). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1649 NGN (High: 17.2130 / Low: 17.0481).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1123

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1649

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 0.8182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 19.1669) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.8477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6808 (-3.43%).

2026 Avg (May) 19.1669

2025 Avg (May) 19.8477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.8842	17.6904	18.2060
February	18.2234	17.4591	17.6849
March	17.8697	15.7575	17.1081
April	18.3964	17.1347	17.6888
May	19.3858	18.3531	19.1669
June	19.2422	17.4556	18.4873
July	18.0302	17.0125	17.6691
August	17.2130	17.0481	17.1379