YEARLY HIGH
3.9293 PKR
YEARLY LOW
3.2420 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6306 PKR

2026 RUB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 3.9293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 3.2420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6873 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5891 to the December average rate of 3.4933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.9293 was up 5.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.7072, 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 19,647 PKR
2025 Average 16,923 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 16,210 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,436.45 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.9295
3.4250
JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB to PKR 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 3.6627, compared to 3.5344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.3787 PKR (High: 3.9081 / Low: 3.5294). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 3.4933 / Low: 3.4933).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3787
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 0.1920 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 3.8875) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.5004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3871 (+11.06%).

2026 Avg (May) 3.8875
2025 Avg (May) 3.5004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7169 3.4583 3.5891
February 3.6897 3.6078 3.6402
March 3.6101 3.2420 3.4671
April 3.7323 3.4623 3.6247
May 3.9293 3.7184 3.8875
June 3.9081 3.5294 3.7676
July 3.6389 3.4696 3.5756
August 3.4933 3.4933 3.4933