2012 GEL to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GEL to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GEL to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 7584.9954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6597.2803.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 987.7151 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6738.2102 to the December average rate of 7407.9027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7584.9954 was up 7.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 7027.2933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GEL to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7209.0699, compared to 7251.6929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.6230 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 511.8068 IRR (High: 7271.9484 / Low: 6760.1416). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 62.0480 IRR (High: 7429.0001 / Low: 7366.9520).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 350.5318 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 7549.9533) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6289.4027), the exchange rate shifted by +1260.5506 (+20.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6784.0718 | 6597.2803 | 6738.2102 |
| February | 7271.9484 | 6760.1416 | 7027.1033 |
| March | 7206.1885 | 7090.6438 | 7157.5827 |
| April | 7534.1365 | 7167.6931 | 7269.3276 |
| May | 7584.9954 | 7518.3124 | 7549.9533 |
| June | 7542.7648 | 7464.6540 | 7512.2422 |
| July | 7358.0422 | 7082.1854 | 7161.7103 |
| August | 7137.3462 | 7072.7779 | 7111.9627 |
| September | 7120.2881 | 7054.1490 | 7092.9231 |
| October | 7440.2464 | 7064.7086 | 7336.8864 |
| November | 7452.3472 | 7362.6593 | 7398.7719 |
| December | 7429.0001 | 7366.9520 | 7407.9027 |