YEARLY HIGH
0.6384 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5614 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5990 CAD

2012 GEL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.6384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.5614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0771 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6074 to the December average rate of 0.5969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6384 was up 0.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6328, 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 3,192 CAD
2011 Average 2,936 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,807 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.37 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6355
0.5601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CAD 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 0.6115, compared to 0.5864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0373 CAD (High: 0.6026 / Low: 0.5653). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 CAD (High: 0.6023 / Low: 0.5980).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0373
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.6293) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0383 (+6.49%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.6293
2011 Avg (June) 0.5909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6149 0.5994 0.6074
February 0.6151 0.5964 0.6018
March 0.6103 0.5927 0.6021
April 0.6133 0.6025 0.6072
May 0.6340 0.6044 0.6215
June 0.6384 0.6203 0.6293
July 0.6123 0.5803 0.5909
August 0.5821 0.5712 0.5753
September 0.5721 0.5614 0.5664
October 0.6026 0.5653 0.5891
November 0.6023 0.5980 0.6000
December 0.6018 0.5913 0.5969