YEARLY HIGH
10.8925 RUB
YEARLY LOW
9.4839 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0863 RUB

2013 PLN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 10.8925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 9.4839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4085 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7252 to the December average rate of 10.7923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.8925 was up 8.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.9960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 217,849 RUB
2012 Average 190,948 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 189,678 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,170.85 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.9101
9.4961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 9.7604, compared to 10.4123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.5364 RUB (High: 10.0828 / Low: 9.5464). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1813 RUB (High: 10.3576 / Low: 10.1762).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5364
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1813

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 0.1350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 10.7923) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.8419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9504 (+9.66%).

2013 Avg (December) 10.7923
2012 Avg (December) 9.8419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8718 9.6034 9.7252
February 9.7786 9.5835 9.6721
March 9.6913 9.4839 9.6139
April 10.0828 9.5464 9.8725
May 9.8739 9.6343 9.7375
June 10.0999 9.6965 9.9409
July 10.3286 9.8041 10.0380
August 10.4807 10.2882 10.3926
September 10.3576 10.1762 10.2718
October 10.5362 10.3340 10.4463
November 10.7322 10.3885 10.5326
December 10.8925 10.7103 10.7923