YEARLY HIGH
0.5962 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5369 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5617 CHF

2012 GEL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.5962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.5369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0593 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5621 to the December average rate of 0.5551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5962 was up 3.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5743, 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 2,981 CHF
2011 Average 2,630 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,685 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.47 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5908
0.5395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CHF 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 0.5647, compared to 0.5586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0385 CHF (High: 0.5962 / Low: 0.5578). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 CHF (High: 0.5613 / Low: 0.5503).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0385
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.5774) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0564 (+10.84%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.5774
2011 Avg (May) 0.5209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5722 0.5485 0.5621
February 0.5609 0.5406 0.5503
March 0.5637 0.5463 0.5534
April 0.5617 0.5484 0.5585
May 0.5962 0.5578 0.5774
June 0.5961 0.5787 0.5865
July 0.5791 0.5633 0.5696
August 0.5693 0.5518 0.5614
September 0.5526 0.5369 0.5438
October 0.5650 0.5369 0.5565
November 0.5707 0.5592 0.5654
December 0.5613 0.5503 0.5551