2018 RUB to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0617 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.0527 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0576 PLN

2018 RUB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0602 to the December average rate of 0.0558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0617 was down 13.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0713, 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 309 PLN

2017 Average 324 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 263 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.24 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0608

0.0541

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 0.0588, compared to 0.0565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0588

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0061 PLN (High: 0.0599 / Low: 0.0538). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PLN (High: 0.0602 / Low: 0.0591).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0602) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-12.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0602

2017 Avg (January) 0.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0617	0.0591	0.0602
February	0.0608	0.0585	0.0594
March	0.0602	0.0591	0.0597
April	0.0599	0.0538	0.0563
May	0.0599	0.0560	0.0582
June	0.0600	0.0577	0.0588
July	0.0597	0.0580	0.0588
August	0.0583	0.0539	0.0559
September	0.0562	0.0527	0.0546
October	0.0584	0.0560	0.0569
November	0.0577	0.0557	0.0569
December	0.0572	0.0540	0.0558