2012 GEL to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7166 LTL

YEARLY LOW

1.5241 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6094 LTL

2012 GEL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.7166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 1.5241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1924 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6031 to the December average rate of 1.5862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7166 was up 6.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6051, 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 8,583 LTL

2011 Average 7,369 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 7,621 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 962.04 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7008

1.5398

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LTL 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 1.6190, compared to 1.5999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1106 LTL (High: 1.7125 / Low: 1.6019). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 LTL (High: 1.6344 / Low: 1.6034).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1106

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.6874) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2364 (+16.29%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.6874

2011 Avg (June) 1.4511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6301	1.5703	1.6031
February	1.6061	1.5508	1.5752
March	1.6044	1.5647	1.5846
April	1.6166	1.5708	1.6046
May	1.7125	1.6019	1.6592
June	1.7166	1.6639	1.6874
July	1.6660	1.6211	1.6374
August	1.6303	1.5872	1.6141
September	1.5884	1.5241	1.5532
October	1.6125	1.5305	1.5883
November	1.6344	1.6034	1.6199
December	1.6047	1.5717	1.5862