2012 GEL to EUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4967 EUR

YEARLY LOW

0.4414 EUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4661 EUR

2012 GEL to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.4967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.4414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0553 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4643 to the December average rate of 0.4594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4967 was up 6.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4652, 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 2,484 EUR

2011 Average 2,134 EUR

Yearly Trough Low 2,207 EUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.70 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4922

0.4458

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to EUR 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 0.4688, compared to 0.4633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0326 EUR (High: 0.4967 / Low: 0.4641). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 EUR (High: 0.4647 / Low: 0.4556).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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: 0.4808) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0645 (+15.49%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4808

2011 Avg (May) 0.4163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4720	0.4541	0.4643
February	0.4648	0.4488	0.4559
March	0.4655	0.4532	0.4588
April	0.4673	0.4550	0.4646
May	0.4967	0.4641	0.4808
June	0.4957	0.4809	0.4884
July	0.4821	0.4691	0.4742
August	0.4755	0.4598	0.4674
September	0.4602	0.4414	0.4497
October	0.4673	0.4431	0.4601
November	0.4733	0.4638	0.4691
December	0.4647	0.4556	0.4594