2013 GEL to BZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2370 BZD

YEARLY LOW

1.1397 BZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1998 BZD

2013 GEL to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 1.2370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0973 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2000 to the December average rate of 1.1508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2370 was up 2.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2088, 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 6,185 BZD

2012 Average 5,858 BZD

Yearly Trough Low 5,699 BZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 486.33 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2285

1.1437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BZD 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 1.2106, compared to 1.1891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2106

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0403 BZD (High: 1.2239 / Low: 1.1835). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 BZD (High: 1.2018 / Low: 1.1849).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

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 0.0366 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.2214) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+1.46%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.2214

2012 Avg (May) 1.2038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2069	1.1876	1.2000
February	1.2278	1.1967	1.2148
March	1.2249	1.1883	1.2000
April	1.2255	1.1910	1.2155
May	1.2370	1.1969	1.2214
June	1.2284	1.1887	1.2116
July	1.2239	1.1835	1.2061
August	1.2047	1.1873	1.1969
September	1.2035	1.1850	1.1976
October	1.2018	1.1849	1.1957
November	1.1942	1.1748	1.1874
December	1.1756	1.1397	1.1508