YEARLY HIGH
0.0969 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0905 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0940 GEL

2012 ETB to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0965 to the December average rate of 0.0910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0969 was down 31.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 485 GEL
2011 Average 539 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 452 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.20 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0970
0.0905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0941, compared to 0.0939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0049 GEL (High: 0.0962 / Low: 0.0913). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0966 / Low: 0.0962).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0980), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-2.14%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0959
2011 Avg (July) 0.0980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0966 0.0962 0.0965
February 0.0964 0.0934 0.0955
March 0.0959 0.0938 0.0946
April 0.0946 0.0929 0.0936
May 0.0931 0.0921 0.0924
June 0.0925 0.0919 0.0923
July 0.0969 0.0939 0.0959
August 0.0967 0.0959 0.0961
September 0.0965 0.0955 0.0960
October 0.0962 0.0913 0.0926
November 0.0919 0.0911 0.0915
December 0.0915 0.0905 0.0910