2026 XDR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

121.1741 RUB

YEARLY LOW

99.3180 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

109.4230 RUB

2026 XDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 121.1741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 99.3180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8560 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.1660 to the December average rate of 111.9202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 121.1741 was down 18.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 148.3082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 605,870 RUB

2025 Average 579,976 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 496,590 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,280.15 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

115.4825

101.2447

JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 109.1091, compared to 110.3646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.1091

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.3646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 10.9097 RUB (High: 110.2278 / Low: 99.3180). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 111.9202 / Low: 111.9202).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.9097

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 7.8410 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 114.2960) against the same month in 2025 (average: 114.1374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1586 (+0.14%).

2026 Avg (March) 114.2960

2025 Avg (March) 114.1374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	116.1523	108.6389	112.1660
February	113.0245	110.4374	111.3425
March	121.1741	110.4000	114.2960
April	113.9857	107.1304	110.2722
May	107.7765	101.0174	102.4312
June	110.2278	99.3180	104.1468
July	111.9702	106.9158	108.8089
August	111.9202	111.9202	111.9202