YEARLY HIGH
2.8090 GEL
YEARLY LOW
2.4991 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6468 GEL

2012 FKP to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 2.8090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 2.4991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3099 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5896 to the December average rate of 2.6777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8090 was down 3.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,045 GEL
2011 Average 13,516 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 12,495 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,549.74 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8085
2.5141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 2.5942, compared to 2.6994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1577 GEL (High: 2.8037 / Low: 2.6460). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 GEL (High: 2.6780 / Low: 2.6412).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1577
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0899 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.7840) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1580 (+6.02%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.7840
2011 Avg (September) 2.6260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6335 2.5607 2.5896
February 2.6471 2.5453 2.6213
March 2.6495 2.5819 2.6114
April 2.6474 2.5963 2.6167
May 2.6444 2.5146 2.5872
June 2.5737 2.4991 2.5386
July 2.7218 2.6061 2.6762
August 2.7425 2.6809 2.7120
September 2.8090 2.7436 2.7840
October 2.8037 2.6460 2.6940
November 2.6780 2.6412 2.6525
December 2.6940 2.6559 2.6777