YEARLY HIGH
0.1110 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.1000 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1048 PLN

2012 RUB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.1110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1081 to the December average rate of 0.1016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1110 was up 0.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1103, 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 555 PLN
2011 Average 504 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 500 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.58 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1093
0.1009
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 0.1069, compared to 0.1027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0046 PLN (High: 0.1068 / Low: 0.1021). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PLN (High: 0.1022 / Low: 0.1009).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1086) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+10.45%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1086
2011 Avg (May) 0.0983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1106 0.1062 0.1081
February 0.1073 0.1053 0.1061
March 0.1080 0.1047 0.1067
April 0.1086 0.1062 0.1077
May 0.1110 0.1063 0.1086
June 0.1068 0.1021 0.1043
July 0.1070 0.1028 0.1048
August 0.1044 0.1021 0.1033
September 0.1035 0.1009 0.1022
October 0.1022 0.1009 0.1017
November 0.1037 0.1016 0.1026
December 0.1035 0.1000 0.1016