YEARLY HIGH
558.3267 CDF
YEARLY LOW
498.9759 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
541.0839 CDF

2011 GEL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 558.3267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 498.9759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.3507 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 504.7492 to the December average rate of 544.9602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 558.3267 was up 4.64% compared to the 2010 peak of 533.5618, 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 2,791,633 CDF
2010 Average 2,505,875 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,494,880 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,753.67 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

557.2210
499.9790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CDF 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 532.5816, compared to 549.5862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 532.5816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 549.5862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 24.9139 CDF (High: 556.9678 / Low: 532.0539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0549 CDF (High: 555.2767 / Low: 548.2218).

April Spread (Volatile) ±24.9139
September Spread (Stable) ±7.0549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.2347 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 552.1652) against the same month in 2010 (average: 501.5467), the exchange rate shifted by +50.6185 (+10.09%).

2011 Avg (October) 552.1652
2010 Avg (October) 501.5467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 516.1891 498.9759 504.7492
February 525.7437 504.9742 515.9568
March 538.2026 528.6360 533.6349
April 556.9678 532.0539 547.6444
May 554.8382 539.1180 544.8200
June 554.2935 545.4283 548.6840
July 557.4343 541.3475 547.6021
August 557.6772 543.5997 552.4508
September 555.2767 548.2218 551.1442
October 558.3267 545.1706 552.1652
November 552.5971 543.1310 549.1949
December 549.1047 539.8069 544.9602