YEARLY HIGH
0.0657 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0405 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0498 PLN

2023 RUB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.0405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0620 to the December average rate of 0.0436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0657 was down 23.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0856, 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 329 PLN
2022 Average 333 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 203 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.98 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0639
0.0407
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 0.0557, compared to 0.0440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0069 PLN (High: 0.0657 / Low: 0.0588). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PLN (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0442).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0620) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+17.95%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0620
2022 Avg (January) 0.0526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0657 0.0588 0.0620
February 0.0619 0.0588 0.0603
March 0.0588 0.0555 0.0574
April 0.0557 0.0508 0.0523
May 0.0541 0.0514 0.0528
June 0.0520 0.0458 0.0494
July 0.0462 0.0434 0.0444
August 0.0439 0.0405 0.0427
September 0.0457 0.0428 0.0446
October 0.0453 0.0425 0.0440
November 0.0456 0.0442 0.0449
December 0.0444 0.0423 0.0436