YEARLY HIGH
0.5961 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.5085 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5569 CHF

2013 GEL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.5961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0876 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5574 to the December average rate of 0.5159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5961 was down 0.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5962, 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 2,980 CHF
2012 Average 2,808 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,542 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 438.18 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5892
0.5093
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 0.5662, compared to 0.5476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0335 CHF (High: 0.5961 / Low: 0.5626). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 CHF (High: 0.5740 / Low: 0.5667).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.5826) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+0.90%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.5826
2012 Avg (May) 0.5774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5638 0.5503 0.5574
February 0.5648 0.5481 0.5560
March 0.5740 0.5667 0.5702
April 0.5730 0.5585 0.5663
May 0.5961 0.5626 0.5826
June 0.5818 0.5567 0.5649
July 0.5855 0.5604 0.5708
August 0.5646 0.5532 0.5573
September 0.5679 0.5446 0.5559
October 0.5485 0.5349 0.5424
November 0.5494 0.5349 0.5436
December 0.5352 0.5085 0.5159