2026 SBD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7023 RUB

YEARLY LOW

8.8073 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.4950 RUB

2026 SBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 10.7023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 8.8073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8950 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6089 to the December average rate of 9.6305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.7023 was down 21.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 13.5662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,511 RUB

2025 Average 50,385 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 44,036 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,475.15 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.1228

8.8097

JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 9.4724, compared to 9.6305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.0795 RUB (High: 10.7023 / Low: 9.6228). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1457 RUB (High: 9.6081 / Low: 9.4624).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0795

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6555 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 10.0133) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.2234), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2101 (-2.06%).

2026 Avg (March) 10.0133

2025 Avg (March) 10.2234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9303	9.2236	9.6089
February	9.6081	9.4624	9.5364
March	10.7023	9.6228	10.0133
April	10.0028	9.2982	9.5747
May	9.3225	8.8073	8.9191
June	9.8012	8.8715	9.1818
July	9.8771	9.4422	9.6305