2012 AWG to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9686 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.9050 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9327 GEL

2012 AWG to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.9686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.9050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0635 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9326 to the December average rate of 0.9271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9686 was down 4.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,843 GEL

2011 Average 4,707 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 4,525 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 317.65 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9708

0.9020

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.9190, compared to 0.9464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0419 GEL (High: 0.9671 / Low: 0.9251). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 GEL (High: 0.9668 / Low: 0.9629).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0419

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.9640) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0425 (+4.62%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.9640

2011 Avg (August) 0.9215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9345	0.9302	0.9326
February	0.9329	0.9075	0.9262
March	0.9313	0.9153	0.9219
April	0.9209	0.9083	0.9133
May	0.9121	0.9050	0.9078
June	0.9184	0.9078	0.9124
July	0.9671	0.9302	0.9581
August	0.9686	0.9624	0.9640
September	0.9668	0.9629	0.9651
October	0.9671	0.9251	0.9358
November	0.9325	0.9259	0.9283
December	0.9299	0.9243	0.9271