YEARLY HIGH
24.6870 RUB
YEARLY LOW
15.2200 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4110 RUB

2023 PLN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 24.6870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 15.2200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4670 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1417 to the December average rate of 22.9595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 24.6870 was down 23.31% compared to the 2022 peak of 32.1909, 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 493,740 RUB
2022 Average 316,663 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 304,401 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,339.12 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

24.1829
15.4107
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 18.0875, compared to 22.7346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 2.6186 RUB (High: 21.8564 / Low: 19.2378). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7023 RUB (High: 22.6391 / Low: 21.9368).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.6186
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9980 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 23.4519) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.0475), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4044 (+79.74%).

2023 Avg (August) 23.4519
2022 Avg (August) 13.0475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0114 15.2200 16.1417
February 16.9965 16.1652 16.5830
March 18.0233 16.9983 17.4265
April 19.7029 17.9619 19.1465
May 19.4654 18.4981 18.9431
June 21.8564 19.2378 20.2840
July 23.0442 21.6313 22.5470
August 24.6870 22.7653 23.4519
September 23.3808 21.8841 22.4540
October 23.5178 22.0700 22.7312
November 22.6391 21.9368 22.2638
December 23.6251 22.5201 22.9595