YEARLY HIGH
4.7939 HKD
YEARLY LOW
4.4780 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6476 HKD

2012 GEL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 4.7939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 4.4780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3159 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6502 to the December average rate of 4.6703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.7939 was up 0.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7470, 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 23,969 HKD
2011 Average 23,110 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 22,390 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,579.61 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.8066
4.4576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to HKD 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 4.7179, compared to 4.5773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2003 HKD (High: 4.6783 / Low: 4.4780). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 HKD (High: 4.4927 / Low: 4.4793).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.2283 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4.7775) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.6380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1395 (+3.01%).

2012 Avg (May) 4.7775
2011 Avg (May) 4.6380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6650 4.6422 4.6502
February 4.7741 4.6442 4.6782
March 4.7407 4.6544 4.7041
April 4.7693 4.7104 4.7476
May 4.7939 4.7556 4.7775
June 4.7749 4.7189 4.7498
July 4.6588 4.4810 4.5215
August 4.4994 4.4850 4.4942
September 4.4927 4.4793 4.4867
October 4.6783 4.4780 4.6271
November 4.6763 4.6442 4.6641
December 4.6875 4.6556 4.6703