2012 GEL to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.6436 BDT

YEARLY LOW

46.9231 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.0741 BDT

2012 GEL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 50.6436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 46.9231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7205 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.8669 to the December average rate of 48.6769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 50.6436 was up 3.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 48.9871, 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 253,218 BDT

2011 Average 220,043 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 234,616 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,602.51 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

50.7262

46.9600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BDT 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 50.0435, compared to 48.1046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.0435

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.1046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.2912 BDT (High: 49.2144 / Low: 46.9231). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3715 BDT (High: 50.5490 / Low: 50.1775).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.2912

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.4071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 49.8669) against the same month in 2011 (average: 39.5366), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3303 (+26.13%).

2012 Avg (January) 49.8669

2011 Avg (January) 39.5366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.6436	48.9871	49.8669
February	50.5921	49.2852	50.1393
March	49.9181	49.1269	49.5950
April	50.3748	49.6780	50.0833
May	50.5490	50.1775	50.4123
June	50.3648	49.7857	50.1645
July	49.0755	47.0989	47.7575
August	47.5820	47.0363	47.2738
September	47.4452	47.0659	47.3074
October	49.2144	46.9231	48.5948
November	49.2648	48.7917	49.0172
December	49.0734	48.1023	48.6769