YEARLY HIGH
728.3073 KRW
YEARLY LOW
639.5198 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
674.9259 KRW

2012 GEL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 728.3073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 639.5198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.7875 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 684.4557 to the December average rate of 648.1235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 728.3073 was up 1.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 717.1895, 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 3,641,536 KRW
2011 Average 3,287,374 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,197,599 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443,937.47 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

719.3751
641.6460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KRW 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 694.0536, compared to 655.7982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.2554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 694.0536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 655.7982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 35.8736 KRW (High: 728.3073 / Low: 692.4337). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0072 KRW (High: 658.4567 / Low: 652.4495).

May Spread (Volatile) ±35.8736
August Spread (Stable) ±6.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 46.8517 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.8517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 712.4142) against the same month in 2011 (average: 646.8734), the exchange rate shifted by +65.5409 (+10.13%).

2012 Avg (May) 712.4142
2011 Avg (May) 646.8734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 695.5598 672.0696 684.4557
February 693.6078 668.5858 677.5354
March 693.4486 669.4263 682.5480
April 701.2221 682.9597 694.4706
May 728.3073 692.4337 712.4142
June 724.7002 695.4584 712.8977
July 686.1569 654.3734 666.0460
August 658.4567 652.4495 656.0050
September 657.0712 643.0123 649.9613
October 670.4048 639.5198 660.1153
November 658.2881 650.1895 654.5382
December 652.9184 642.3118 648.1235