2026 TMT to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

86.1497 RUB

YEARLY LOW

20.1954 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.8787 RUB

2026 TMT to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TMT to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 86.1497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 20.1954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.9542 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.0226 to the December average rate of 22.5821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -71.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 86.1497 was down 24.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 113.7331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430,748 RUB

2025 Average 418,853 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 100,977 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 329,771.25 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

86.5925

14.4375

JanuMarcMayJuly

TMT 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 57.7125, compared to 22.3774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.3351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.7125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 59.0841 RUB (High: 80.4099 / Low: 21.3258). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 22.5821 / Low: 22.5821).

April Spread (Volatile) ±59.0841

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 48.9062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -48.9062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 80.5796) against the same month in 2025 (average: 86.0505), the exchange rate shifted by -5.4709 (-6.36%).

2026 Avg (March) 80.5796

2025 Avg (March) 86.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	80.9993	74.9289	78.0226
February	77.4237	76.2491	76.7718
March	86.1497	77.4793	80.5796
April	80.4099	21.3258	69.3566
May	21.3902	20.1954	20.4504
June	22.5482	20.3600	21.0937
July	22.7494	21.7956	22.1726
August	22.5821	22.5821	22.5821