2026 SAR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.9462 RUB

YEARLY LOW

18.8603 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.4903 RUB

2026 SAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 22.9462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 18.8603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0858 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8053 to the December average rate of 21.1641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 22.9462 was down 24.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.2779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 114,731 RUB

2025 Average 111,663 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 94,302 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,429.22 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21.7101

18.8405

JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to RUB 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 20.3428, compared to 20.9330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.3020 RUB (High: 22.9462 / Low: 20.6442). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 21.1641 / Low: 21.1641).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3020

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4445 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 21.4709) against the same month in 2025 (average: 22.9432), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4722 (-6.42%).

2026 Avg (March) 21.4709

2025 Avg (March) 22.9432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.5979	19.9933	20.8053
February	20.6417	20.3330	20.4715
March	22.9462	20.6442	21.4709
April	21.4186	19.9298	20.5242
May	19.9928	18.8603	19.0797
June	21.0477	18.9752	19.7052
July	21.3249	20.3294	20.7018
August	21.1641	21.1641	21.1641