2012 GEL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2840 BOB

YEARLY LOW

4.0154 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.1598 BOB

2012 GEL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 4.2840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 4.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2686 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1296 to the December average rate of 4.2104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2840 was up 0.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.2730, 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 21,420 BOB

2011 Average 20,685 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 20,077 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,343.20 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2714

4.0159

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BOB 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 4.1971, compared to 4.1226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1971

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2099 BOB (High: 4.2253 / Low: 4.0154). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 BOB (High: 4.0485 / Low: 4.0220).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2099

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1784 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4.2502) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0811 (+1.94%).

2012 Avg (May) 4.2502

2011 Avg (May) 4.1691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.1486	4.1165	4.1296
February	4.2386	4.1243	4.1598
March	4.2171	4.1428	4.1827
April	4.2439	4.1835	4.2159
May	4.2840	4.2200	4.2502
June	4.2715	4.2075	4.2446
July	4.1942	4.0260	4.0662
August	4.0556	4.0290	4.0454
September	4.0485	4.0220	4.0372
October	4.2253	4.0154	4.1705
November	4.2221	4.1866	4.2057
December	4.2305	4.1838	4.2104