2012 GEL to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.9445 BTN

YEARLY LOW

28.6492 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.5675 BTN

2012 GEL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 34.9445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 28.6492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2953 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.6742 to the December average rate of 32.9392, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 34.9445 was up 7.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.3947, 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 174,722 BTN

2011 Average 138,553 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 143,246 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,476.42 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

34.7186

29.2598

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BTN 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 31.7069, compared to 31.4282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.4282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 3.8813 BTN (High: 32.5305 / Low: 28.6492). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2312 BTN (High: 29.9252 / Low: 29.6940).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.8813

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 3.0887 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 34.2637) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.0987), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1650 (+26.44%).

2012 Avg (June) 34.2637

2011 Avg (June) 27.0987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.9409	29.5536	30.6742
February	30.3067	29.1596	29.7147
March	31.2912	29.7070	30.5136
April	32.3828	30.7878	31.6166
May	34.5793	32.3568	33.4586
June	34.9445	33.7299	34.2637
July	33.0596	29.6159	31.1750
August	29.9252	29.6940	29.8023
September	31.4076	28.9171	30.0344
October	32.5305	28.6492	31.6307
November	33.5682	32.3874	32.9874
December	33.3271	32.6120	32.9392