2013 GEL to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6446 LTL

YEARLY LOW

1.4327 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5626 LTL

2013 GEL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 1.6446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.4327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2119 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5666 to the December average rate of 1.4546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6446 was down 4.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7166, 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 8,223 LTL

2012 Average 8,048 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 7,163 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,059.41 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6376

1.4380

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 1.5900, compared to 1.5351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0686 LTL (High: 1.5962 / Low: 1.5276). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 LTL (High: 1.5784 / Low: 1.5524).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0686

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0695 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.6210) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6592), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0383 (-2.31%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.6210

2012 Avg (May) 1.6592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5934	1.5359	1.5666
February	1.5962	1.5276	1.5613
March	1.6257	1.5906	1.6057
April	1.6264	1.5865	1.6031
May	1.6446	1.5882	1.6210
June	1.6151	1.5606	1.5825
July	1.6264	1.5708	1.5949
August	1.5784	1.5524	1.5606
September	1.5827	1.5346	1.5562
October	1.5353	1.4992	1.5202
November	1.5387	1.4996	1.5241
December	1.5011	1.4327	1.4546