2013 GEL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2823 BOB

YEARLY LOW

3.9575 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.1734 BOB

2013 GEL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 4.2823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.9575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3248 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2132 to the December average rate of 3.9895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.2823 was down 0.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.2840, 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 21,412 BOB

2012 Average 20,798 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 19,787 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,624.23 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.2871

3.9625

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 4.2224, compared to 4.1243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1248 BOB (High: 4.0823 / Low: 3.9575). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 BOB (High: 4.2261 / Low: 4.1972).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1248

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

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 0.1260 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 4.2600) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.2502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+0.23%).

2013 Avg (May) 4.2600

2012 Avg (May) 4.2502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2261	4.1972	4.2132
February	4.2493	4.2065	4.2234
March	4.2349	4.1885	4.2140
April	4.2392	4.2007	4.2243
May	4.2823	4.2331	4.2600
June	4.2469	4.1725	4.1997
July	4.1890	4.1448	4.1735
August	4.1821	4.1383	4.1588
September	4.1738	4.1380	4.1578
October	4.1637	4.1341	4.1505
November	4.1377	4.0794	4.1155
December	4.0823	3.9575	3.9895