YEARLY HIGH
0.1433 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1181 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1279 RUB

2026 SDG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SDG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.1181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1297 to the December average rate of 0.1320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1433 was down 24.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717 RUB
2025 Average 697 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 590 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.28 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1355
0.1179
JanuMarcMayJuly

SDG 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 0.1270, compared to 0.1307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0145 RUB (High: 0.1433 / Low: 0.1288). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 0.1320 / Low: 0.1320).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1341) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-6.39%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1341
2025 Avg (March) 0.1432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1347 0.1246 0.1297
February 0.1287 0.1268 0.1276
March 0.1433 0.1288 0.1341
April 0.1338 0.1245 0.1282
May 0.1249 0.1181 0.1194
June 0.1315 0.1187 0.1231
July 0.1330 0.1271 0.1294
August 0.1320 0.1320 0.1320