2012 GEL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

314.5518 CRC

YEARLY LOW

287.4867 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

301.2837 CRC

2012 GEL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 314.5518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 287.4867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0651 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 304.0407 to the December average rate of 301.9812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 314.5518 was up 0.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 311.8218, 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 1,572,759 CRC

2011 Average 1,490,085 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,437,434 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,325.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

312.1454

286.8476

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CRC 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 307.3714, compared to 295.1961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 307.3714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.1961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 14.5846 CRC (High: 302.0713 / Low: 287.4867). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4561 CRC (High: 290.1572 / Low: 287.7011).

October Spread (Volatile) ±14.5846

September Spread (Stable) ±2.4561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 14.3096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.3096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 307.5029) against the same month in 2011 (average: 280.7367), the exchange rate shifted by +26.7662 (+9.53%).

2012 Avg (February) 307.5029

2011 Avg (February) 280.7367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	307.2817	301.4534	304.0407
February	314.5518	304.0153	307.5029
March	310.9015	306.7332	307.9089
April	310.5079	306.9970	308.5934
May	313.6736	307.8088	310.0373
June	309.3801	303.7709	306.1450
July	299.6457	287.9466	291.8354
August	291.0793	288.4582	289.4999
September	290.1572	287.7011	288.9558
October	302.0713	287.4867	298.2318
November	302.0582	299.1782	300.6724
December	308.2425	299.8091	301.9812