🇵🇱 PLN vs 🇷🇺 RUB: Currency Strength Comparison
Data updated: September 23, 2026
As of September 23, 2026, the Russian Ruble (RUB) is the stronger of the two: over the past 12 months PLN weakened by 7.8% against RUB.
Adjusted for consumer-price inflation in both economies, PLN gained 5.3% in real terms against RUB over the same period.
PLN relative to RUB
Positive values mean PLN strengthened against RUB.
Performance against 15 major currencies
| Currency | 12-month change vs basket | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇱 Polish Zloty (PLN) | -4.4% | #14 of 16 |
| 🇷🇺 Russian Ruble (RUB) | +4.3% | #4 of 16 |
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How this comparison works
Each currency's strength index starts at 100 and accumulates its daily change against 15 other major currencies (a geometric mean of pairwise exchange-rate moves), using European Central Bank reference rates and other official sources. The relative figures above divide PLN's index by RUB's, so they reflect the two currencies' performance against each other while accounting for the whole basket. The real variant additionally adjusts each currency for its domestic CPI inflation.
Read the full methodology →Frequently asked questions
Is PLN stronger than RUB right now?
Measured over the past 12 months, RUB is the stronger currency: PLN lost 7.8% against RUB.
How do PLN and RUB perform against other major currencies?
Against a basket of 15 major currencies over the past 12 months, PLN ranks #14 of 16 (-4.4%) while RUB ranks #4 (+4.3%).
What does the PLN vs RUB strength comparison show?
Rather than a single exchange rate, this page compares how each currency performed against a basket of 15 major currencies, then derives their relative strength. It filters out moves caused by the other currency alone and shows who is truly stronger.
How often is the data updated?
Every trading day (Monday to Friday), after the European Central Bank publishes its reference rates, usually around 16:00 CET.