2012 BOB to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2490 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.2334 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2405 GEL

2012 BOB to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.2490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.2334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2422 to the December average rate of 0.2375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2490 was down 4.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,245 GEL

2011 Average 1,209 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 1,167 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.08 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2489

0.2340

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.2383, compared to 0.2427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0124 GEL (High: 0.2490 / Low: 0.2367). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GEL (High: 0.2486 / Low: 0.2470).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.2399) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.92%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.2399

2011 Avg (October) 0.2377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2429	0.2410	0.2422
February	0.2425	0.2359	0.2404
March	0.2414	0.2371	0.2391
April	0.2390	0.2356	0.2372
May	0.2370	0.2334	0.2353
June	0.2377	0.2341	0.2356
July	0.2484	0.2384	0.2460
August	0.2482	0.2466	0.2472
September	0.2486	0.2470	0.2477
October	0.2490	0.2367	0.2399
November	0.2389	0.2369	0.2378
December	0.2390	0.2364	0.2375