YEARLY HIGH
564.5011 CDF
YEARLY LOW
526.6391 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
554.2247 CDF

2013 GEL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 564.5011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 526.6391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8621 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 555.7731 to the December average rate of 532.8606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 564.5011 was down 1.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 571.2901, 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 2,822,506 CDF
2012 Average 2,755,431 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,633,195 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,310.43 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

563.8786
530.0408
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 557.2952, compared to 551.1542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 557.2952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 551.1542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 18.9768 CDF (High: 545.6159 / Low: 526.6391). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3733 CDF (High: 557.6951 / Low: 553.3219).

December Spread (Volatile) ±18.9768
February Spread (Stable) ±4.3733

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 17.5664 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.5664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 561.0588) against the same month in 2012 (average: 563.4819), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4231 (-0.43%).

2013 Avg (May) 561.0588
2012 Avg (May) 563.4819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 557.7989 553.2023 555.7731
February 557.6951 553.3219 555.4376
March 560.3194 553.1835 558.0863
April 559.8540 553.0297 556.7737
May 564.5011 556.9955 561.0588
June 560.6570 549.6633 556.6416
July 559.1090 550.9290 556.7792
August 557.9110 549.6085 554.2645
September 559.1572 553.7401 557.0258
October 558.1450 552.4118 555.5681
November 555.2450 545.2445 550.4271
December 545.6159 526.6391 532.8606