2013 GEL to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2308 BHD

YEARLY LOW

0.2156 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2265 BHD

2013 GEL to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.2308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2274 to the December average rate of 0.2176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2308 was down 0.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2324, 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 1,154 BHD

2012 Average 1,128 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 1,078 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.95 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2309

0.2163

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BHD 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 0.2280, compared to 0.2250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0069 BHD (High: 0.2225 / Low: 0.2156). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BHD (High: 0.2280 / Low: 0.2274).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.2297) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2317), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.85%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.2297

2012 Avg (May) 0.2317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2277	0.2267	0.2274
February	0.2280	0.2270	0.2277
March	0.2278	0.2269	0.2273
April	0.2286	0.2274	0.2280
May	0.2308	0.2283	0.2297
June	0.2291	0.2254	0.2277
July	0.2280	0.2274	0.2278
August	0.2280	0.2262	0.2270
September	0.2276	0.2263	0.2270
October	0.2269	0.2256	0.2264
November	0.2256	0.2225	0.2246
December	0.2225	0.2156	0.2176