YEARLY HIGH
4.2750 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.8282 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1297 EGP

2013 GEL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 4.2750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.8282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4469 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9525 to the December average rate of 3.9829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.2750 was up 12.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.8152, 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 21,375 EGP
2012 Average 18,182 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 19,141 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,234.41 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.2735
3.9233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to EGP 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 4.1222, compared to 4.1372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.2179 EGP (High: 4.0461 / Low: 3.8282). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 EGP (High: 4.2492 / Low: 4.2241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2179
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1202 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 4.2443) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.7172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5272 (+14.18%).

2013 Avg (May) 4.2443
2012 Avg (May) 3.7172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0461 3.8282 3.9525
February 4.0778 4.0449 4.0612
March 4.1208 4.0651 4.0877
April 4.1978 4.1026 4.1601
May 4.2750 4.1999 4.2443
June 4.2580 4.1805 4.2272
July 4.2492 4.2241 4.2342
August 4.2295 4.1983 4.2072
September 4.2114 4.1374 4.1575
October 4.1488 4.1223 4.1386
November 4.1241 4.0634 4.1031
December 4.0631 3.9651 3.9829