2012 GEL to BYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |