YEARLY HIGH
0.0699 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0491 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0591 PLN

2016 RUB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0530 to the December average rate of 0.0678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0699 was down 6.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 350 PLN
2015 Average 311 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 246 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.03 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0695
0.0496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to PLN 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 0.0560, compared to 0.0623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0053 PLN (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0544). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 PLN (High: 0.0608 / Low: 0.0592).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0678) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+20.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0678
2015 Avg (December) 0.0563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0545 0.0502 0.0530
February 0.0531 0.0491 0.0513
March 0.0562 0.0540 0.0551
April 0.0598 0.0544 0.0571
May 0.0602 0.0574 0.0592
June 0.0623 0.0586 0.0601
July 0.0631 0.0590 0.0617
August 0.0600 0.0579 0.0592
September 0.0608 0.0592 0.0598
October 0.0639 0.0608 0.0623
November 0.0653 0.0606 0.0631
December 0.0699 0.0652 0.0678