YEARLY HIGH
5199.2500 BYR
YEARLY LOW
4806.6409 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5003.1442 BYR

2012 GEL to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 5199.2500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 4806.6409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 392.6091 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5028.4059 to the December average rate of 5174.6149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5199.2500 was down 2.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 5312.8521, 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 25,996,250 BYR
2011 Average 12,954,340 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 24,033,204 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,963,045.74 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5208.0568
4806.7544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BYR 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 4997.6983, compared to 5008.5901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.8918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4997.6983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5008.5901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 269.6139 BYR (High: 5182.2971 / Low: 4912.6831). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.8952 BYR (High: 5199.2500 / Low: 5151.3548).

October Spread (Volatile) ±269.6139
December Spread (Stable) ±47.8952

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 213.2636 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -213.2636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5174.6149) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5121.8950), the exchange rate shifted by +52.7199 (+1.03%).

2012 Avg (December) 5174.6149
2011 Avg (December) 5121.8950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5054.5043 5003.5636 5028.4059
February 5044.8718 4866.2737 4990.1417
March 4959.0254 4879.3605 4915.7774
April 4971.9943 4881.1922 4930.1166
May 5182.0641 4917.1826 5028.6143
June 5158.5305 5051.3017 5093.1341
July 5011.1827 4806.6409 4879.8705
August 4879.2306 4819.9247 4840.1963
September 4931.0909 4859.2826 4894.5457
October 5182.2971 4912.6831 5106.4031
November 5185.9368 5119.8894 5155.9104
December 5199.2500 5151.3548 5174.6149