2010 GEL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

674.2638 BIF

YEARLY LOW

590.4567 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

636.1057 BIF

2010 GEL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GEL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 674.2638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 590.4567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.8072 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 666.6979 to the December average rate of 643.4553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,371,319 BIF

Yearly Average 3,180,529 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,952,283 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 419,035.76 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

672.0493

607.8335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BIF 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 643.6935, compared to 628.5180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.1754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 643.6935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 628.5180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 57.0200 BIF (High: 647.4767 / Low: 590.4567). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2187 BIF (High: 619.3618 / Low: 611.1431).

May Spread (Volatile) ±57.0200

July Spread (Stable) ±8.2187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 28.6651 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.6651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 666.6979.

2010 Avg (January) 666.6979

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	674.2638	651.3947	666.6979
February	665.7880	636.2001	655.2251
March	665.1898	651.1685	658.2361
April	656.3945	639.2948	648.7410
May	647.4767	590.4567	620.0759
June	638.6111	598.8895	613.1848
July	619.3618	611.1431	615.2443
August	622.3488	611.4238	616.9352
September	630.6824	610.5873	618.0995
October	641.8368	626.1330	632.4772
November	650.5478	639.3312	644.8967
December	648.2617	636.1266	643.4553