YEARLY HIGH
1.1463 FJD
YEARLY LOW
1.0183 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0711 FJD

2012 GEL to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 1.1463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 1.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1279 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0749 to the December average rate of 1.0645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1463 was up 1.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1326, 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 5,731 FJD
2011 Average 5,341 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 5,092 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.72 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1357
1.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to FJD 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 1.0912, compared to 1.0510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0658 FJD (High: 1.0963 / Low: 1.0305). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 FJD (High: 1.0731 / Low: 1.0651).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0658
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.1259) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0682 (+6.45%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.1259
2011 Avg (May) 1.0577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0933 1.0572 1.0749
February 1.0836 1.0462 1.0585
March 1.0888 1.0497 1.0724
April 1.0992 1.0723 1.0894
May 1.1463 1.0895 1.1259
June 1.1436 1.1092 1.1260
July 1.0963 1.0305 1.0508
August 1.0359 1.0244 1.0312
September 1.0426 1.0183 1.0286
October 1.0778 1.0204 1.0622
November 1.0731 1.0651 1.0689
December 1.0790 1.0539 1.0645