2012 GEL to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.2522 LRD

YEARLY LOW

41.9229 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.1497 LRD

2012 GEL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 46.2522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 41.9229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3293 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5430 to the December average rate of 44.0475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 46.2522 was up 4.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 44.1963, 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 231,261 LRD

2011 Average 213,946 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 209,614 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,646.41 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

45.9744

42.4069

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LRD 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 44.7772, compared to 43.5223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7772

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.5223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.7253 LRD (High: 44.6482 / Low: 41.9229). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7064 LRD (High: 43.3656 / Low: 42.6592).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.7253

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7064

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 2.1448 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 45.6771) against the same month in 2011 (average: 42.9819), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6952 (+6.27%).

2012 Avg (May) 45.6771

2011 Avg (May) 42.9819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.1785	42.9992	43.5430
February	45.0905	43.3722	44.1790
March	44.8644	44.0711	44.5285
April	45.5622	44.5854	45.1013
May	46.2522	45.2908	45.6771
June	46.1005	44.9778	45.6344
July	44.5948	43.0083	43.4895
August	43.3656	42.6592	42.9038
September	43.0889	42.2873	42.7042
October	44.6482	41.9229	43.6529
November	44.7716	43.5914	44.3356
December	44.6247	43.7022	44.0475