YEARLY HIGH
4948.4157 LAK
YEARLY LOW
4463.9459 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4789.8080 LAK

2012 GEL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 4948.4157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 4463.9459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 484.4698 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4795.1351 to the December average rate of 4814.1561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4948.4157 was up 0.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 4904.9867, 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 24,742,079 LAK
2011 Average 23,820,929 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 22,319,729 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,422,349.23 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4944.3936
4600.2513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LAK 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 4855.0222, compared to 4724.5939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 130.4283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4855.0222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4724.5939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 332.3109 LAK (High: 4796.2568 / Low: 4463.9459). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.2350 LAK (High: 4809.8270 / Low: 4783.5921).

July Spread (Volatile) ±332.3109
January Spread (Stable) ±26.2350

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 227.6559 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -227.6559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4915.7150) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4790.7131), the exchange rate shifted by +125.0020 (+2.61%).

2012 Avg (May) 4915.7150
2011 Avg (May) 4790.7131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4809.8270 4783.5921 4795.1351
February 4913.7836 4784.8321 4816.0569
March 4874.1021 4774.7250 4833.1319
April 4899.8881 4843.6816 4874.4592
May 4948.4157 4885.1999 4915.7150
June 4929.4073 4863.4376 4895.6349
July 4796.2568 4463.9459 4667.9791
August 4664.7336 4623.3179 4643.5109
September 4646.2504 4606.0533 4628.9299
October 4833.0876 4613.6473 4775.7430
November 4835.6978 4799.5244 4817.2442
December 4835.8746 4790.5903 4814.1561