YEARLY HIGH
0.0713 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0592 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0648 PLN

2017 RUB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.0592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0686 to the December average rate of 0.0606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0713 was up 2.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0699, 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 357 PLN
2016 Average 296 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 296 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.83 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0709
0.0596
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 0.0681, compared to 0.0615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0048 PLN (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0665). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PLN (High: 0.0614 / Low: 0.0602).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0699) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+22.43%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0699
2016 Avg (April) 0.0571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0694 0.0665 0.0686
February 0.0713 0.0665 0.0693
March 0.0706 0.0686 0.0693
April 0.0713 0.0678 0.0699
May 0.0681 0.0655 0.0665
June 0.0663 0.0624 0.0647
July 0.0631 0.0602 0.0616
August 0.0617 0.0592 0.0608
September 0.0634 0.0614 0.0622
October 0.0636 0.0621 0.0629
November 0.0626 0.0597 0.0611
December 0.0614 0.0602 0.0606