YEARLY HIGH
6.1195 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.9930 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5534 RUB

2026 SCR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 6.1195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 4.9930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1265 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5504 to the December average rate of 5.8650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.1195 was down 22.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.9207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,597 RUB
2025 Average 29,285 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 24,965 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,632.69 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.9266
5.1875
JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 5.4763, compared to 5.7846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.9545 RUB (High: 5.9977 / Low: 5.0432). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 RUB (High: 5.8702 / Low: 5.8567).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9545
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 5.6966) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.9965), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2999 (-5.00%).

2026 Avg (March) 5.6966
2025 Avg (March) 5.9965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9977 5.0432 5.5504
February 5.8357 5.0685 5.5605
March 6.1195 5.2338 5.6966
April 5.7379 4.9930 5.3956
May 5.4555 5.1772 5.2491
June 5.7480 5.1540 5.4054
July 5.9392 5.2710 5.7042
August 5.8702 5.8567 5.8650