RUB/PLN: what to know
The RUB/PLN rate shows how much PLN you get for 1 RUB. Right now, 1 RUB buys 0.0442 PLN at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 PLN is worth 22.6037 RUB.
In the short term RUB is driven mainly by oil and gas prices and sanctions, while PLN responds to NBP policy, EU flows and regional sentiment.
The Russian Ruble (RUB) is issued by Bank of Russia. The ruble is one of Europe’s oldest currencies, used since the 13th century. The Polish Zloty (PLN) is issued by National Bank of Poland (NBP). “Złoty” literally means “golden”, a name dating back to medieval gold coins.
For anyone in Poland, this is the mid-market reference to compare against your bank or kantor before exchanging. Use this mid-market figure as your benchmark: compare it with the rate your bank or broker quotes, and the difference is the margin you would pay.