YEARLY HIGH
10.4390 ETB
YEARLY LOW
7.0273 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4739 ETB

2011 GEL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 10.4390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 7.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4117 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0854 to the December average rate of 10.3919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 10.4390 was up 44.16% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.2413, 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 52,195 ETB
2010 Average 32,502 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 35,136 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,058.57 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

10.7225
6.7547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to ETB 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 8.6318, compared to 10.3161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 2.8162 ETB (High: 10.3184 / Low: 7.5022). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 ETB (High: 10.3101 / Low: 10.2709).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.8162
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0484 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 10.3919) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.2036), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1883 (+44.26%).

2011 Avg (December) 10.3919
2010 Avg (December) 7.2036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1745 7.0273 7.0854
February 7.3375 7.0694 7.1895
March 7.5363 7.3772 7.4717
April 10.3184 7.5022 9.7840
May 10.2539 9.9392 10.0439
June 10.3137 10.1173 10.2164
July 10.3276 10.0848 10.1998
August 10.4105 10.2247 10.3362
September 10.3101 10.2709 10.2878
October 10.3590 10.2498 10.3189
November 10.4096 10.3124 10.3617
December 10.4390 10.2820 10.3919