2013 GEL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

963.4012 BIF

YEARLY LOW

884.3652 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

931.1554 BIF

2013 GEL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 963.4012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 884.3652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.0359 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 914.7316 to the December average rate of 892.7220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 963.4012 was up 3.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 931.1909, 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 4,817,006 BIF

2012 Average 4,202,988 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,421,826 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 395,179.71 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

963.4451

886.2926

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 941.0516, compared to 921.2592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.7925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 941.0516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 921.2592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 46.0474 BIF (High: 953.3224 / Low: 907.2750). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6460 BIF (High: 929.2176 / Low: 921.5716).

March Spread (Volatile) ±46.0474

October Spread (Stable) ±7.6460

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 29.6467 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -29.6467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 957.0158) against the same month in 2012 (average: 856.4211), the exchange rate shifted by +100.5947 (+11.75%).

2013 Avg (May) 957.0158

2012 Avg (May) 856.4211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	943.3142	905.0606	914.7316
February	955.2594	936.4615	946.4382
March	953.3224	907.2750	938.9440
April	953.8416	944.7330	950.2163
May	963.4012	944.6180	957.0158
June	949.6781	927.3060	938.9638
July	939.4910	925.3324	933.8218
August	931.5475	921.5619	925.3366
September	930.7725	922.8518	926.8721
October	929.2176	921.5716	926.4338
November	927.4709	912.2372	922.3686
December	915.7363	884.3652	892.7220