YEARLY HIGH
8.0640 SOS
YEARLY LOW
6.6300 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4392 SOS

2026 RUB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 8.0640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 6.6300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4340 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3191 to the December average rate of 7.1882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.0640 was up 7.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.5134, 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 40,320 SOS
2025 Average 34,325 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 33,150 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,170.16 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.0622
6.9989
JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB to SOS 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 7.4958, compared to 7.2693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.7723 SOS (High: 8.0205 / Low: 7.2482). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SOS (High: 7.1882 / Low: 7.1882).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7723
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 0.3871 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 7.9735) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.0975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8760 (+12.34%).

2026 Avg (May) 7.9735
2025 Avg (May) 7.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5808 7.0479 7.3191
February 7.5250 7.3623 7.4311
March 7.3762 6.6300 7.0875
April 7.6528 7.0911 7.4260
May 8.0640 7.6161 7.9735
June 8.0205 7.2482 7.7375
July 7.4803 7.1121 7.3504
August 7.1882 7.1882 7.1882