YEARLY HIGH
4.7523 HKD
YEARLY LOW
4.4361 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6602 HKD

2013 GEL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 4.7523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.4361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3162 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6765 to the December average rate of 4.4753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.7523 was down 0.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.7939, 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 23,762 HKD
2012 Average 23,236 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 22,181 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,580.98 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.7546
4.4499
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 4.6916, compared to 4.6289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1405 HKD (High: 4.5766 / Low: 4.4361). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 HKD (High: 4.6918 / Low: 4.6810).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1405
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1424 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 4.7292) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.7775), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0483 (-1.01%).

2013 Avg (May) 4.7292
2012 Avg (May) 4.7775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6831 4.6613 4.6765
February 4.6911 4.6693 4.6839
March 4.6832 4.6688 4.6782
April 4.7064 4.6839 4.6949
May 4.7523 4.6995 4.7292
June 4.7171 4.6410 4.6866
July 4.6918 4.6810 4.6864
August 4.6899 4.6577 4.6689
September 4.6816 4.6540 4.6683
October 4.6667 4.6389 4.6567
November 4.6379 4.5766 4.6178
December 4.5766 4.4361 4.4753