YEARLY HIGH
2.8947 GEL
YEARLY LOW
2.4620 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6054 GEL

2013 FKP to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.8947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 2.4620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4327 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6490 to the December average rate of 2.8376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8947 was up 3.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8090, 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 14,473 GEL
2012 Average 13,235 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 12,310 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,163.48 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8711
2.4689
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 2.5535, compared to 2.6573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1209 GEL (High: 2.8947 / Low: 2.7738). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0465 GEL (High: 2.7007 / Low: 2.6543).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1209
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0836 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.8376) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1599 (+5.97%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.8376
2012 Avg (December) 2.6777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6959 2.6049 2.6490
February 2.6153 2.5060 2.5654
March 2.5261 2.4713 2.5024
April 2.5624 2.5013 2.5326
May 2.5693 2.4620 2.5104
June 2.6023 2.5004 2.5611
July 2.5461 2.4636 2.5116
August 2.6008 2.5034 2.5748
September 2.6889 2.5749 2.6361
October 2.7007 2.6543 2.6785
November 2.7729 2.6620 2.7050
December 2.8947 2.7738 2.8376