2013 GEL to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9325 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.8121 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8857 BAM

2013 GEL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.9325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1203 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8882 to the December average rate of 0.8244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9325 was down 4.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,662 BAM

2012 Average 4,562 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 4,061 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 601.59 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9284

0.8149

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BAM 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 0.9013, compared to 0.8700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9013

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0397 BAM (High: 0.9055 / Low: 0.8658). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 BAM (High: 0.8945 / Low: 0.8797).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.9190) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0224 (-2.38%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.9190

2012 Avg (May) 0.9413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9043	0.8711	0.8882
February	0.9055	0.8658	0.8847
March	0.9215	0.9021	0.9102
April	0.9219	0.8998	0.9088
May	0.9325	0.9006	0.9190
June	0.9152	0.8848	0.8971
July	0.9228	0.8903	0.9038
August	0.8945	0.8797	0.8845
September	0.8967	0.8697	0.8820
October	0.8703	0.8496	0.8616
November	0.8725	0.8499	0.8638
December	0.8507	0.8121	0.8244