YEARLY HIGH
55.9325 JMD
YEARLY LOW
51.1407 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.9292 JMD

2012 GEL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 55.9325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 51.1407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7918 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.6114 to the December average rate of 55.4063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 55.9325 was up 6.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 52.3576, 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 279,662 JMD
2011 Average 254,999 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 255,703 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,959.08 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

55.7858
51.2319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to JMD 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 52.7525, compared to 53.1059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.7525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.1059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 3.1637 JMD (High: 54.6199 / Low: 51.4563). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3538 JMD (High: 51.8144 / Low: 51.4606).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1637
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.1456 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 55.4063) against the same month in 2011 (average: 51.9516), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4547 (+6.65%).

2012 Avg (December) 55.4063
2011 Avg (December) 51.9516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.9682 51.4273 51.6114
February 53.1953 51.5159 52.0687
March 52.9179 51.8600 52.4956
April 53.3362 52.5607 53.0058
May 53.9053 53.1843 53.5746
June 54.2910 53.3597 53.7590
July 52.7210 51.1407 51.6134
August 51.7749 51.3843 51.6371
September 51.8144 51.4606 51.6599
October 54.6199 51.4563 53.6991
November 55.0173 54.3672 54.6197
December 55.9325 54.9298 55.4063