YEARLY HIGH
0.3371 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.2681 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3056 GEL

2013 ARS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0691 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3352 to the December average rate of 0.2736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3371 was down 13.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,686 GEL
2012 Average 1,839 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 1,340 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.25 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3414
0.2674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to GEL 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 0.3229, compared to 0.2883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0115 GEL (High: 0.2795 / Low: 0.2681). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 GEL (High: 0.2871 / Low: 0.2829).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3352) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3866), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0514 (-13.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3352
2012 Avg (January) 0.3866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3371 0.3328 0.3352
February 0.3326 0.3279 0.3307
March 0.3285 0.3232 0.3260
April 0.3238 0.3186 0.3211
May 0.3184 0.3105 0.3136
June 0.3155 0.3063 0.3107
July 0.3072 0.3007 0.3044
August 0.3020 0.2929 0.2978
September 0.2927 0.2875 0.2899
October 0.2871 0.2829 0.2849
November 0.2822 0.2760 0.2793
December 0.2795 0.2681 0.2736