YEARLY HIGH
0.4378 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.4085 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4247 JOD

2012 GEL to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.4378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4248 to the December average rate of 0.4277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4378 was up 1.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4324, 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 2,189 JOD
2011 Average 2,105 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 2,043 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.42 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4391
0.4070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to JOD 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 0.4311, compared to 0.4182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0187 JOD (High: 0.4275 / Low: 0.4088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 JOD (High: 0.4107 / Low: 0.4091).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4364) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+3.21%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4364
2011 Avg (May) 0.4229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4261 0.4240 0.4248
February 0.4369 0.4245 0.4279
March 0.4327 0.4252 0.4298
April 0.4362 0.4303 0.4338
May 0.4378 0.4347 0.4364
June 0.4360 0.4310 0.4340
July 0.4255 0.4085 0.4130
August 0.4107 0.4091 0.4102
September 0.4104 0.4088 0.4097
October 0.4275 0.4088 0.4226
November 0.4271 0.4243 0.4260
December 0.4293 0.4264 0.4277