YEARLY HIGH
0.3468 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.3073 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3250 LVL

2012 GEL to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.3468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.3073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0395 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3245 to the December average rate of 0.3200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3468 was up 7.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3241, 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 1,734 LVL
2011 Average 1,504 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 1,537 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.55 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3433
0.3105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LVL 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 0.3274, compared to 0.3226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0216 LVL (High: 0.3461 / Low: 0.3245). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 LVL (High: 0.3295 / Low: 0.3232).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3406) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+14.93%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3406
2011 Avg (June) 0.2963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3303 0.3179 0.3245
February 0.3247 0.3141 0.3188
March 0.3237 0.3169 0.3202
April 0.3272 0.3182 0.3250
May 0.3461 0.3245 0.3355
June 0.3468 0.3357 0.3406
July 0.3359 0.3267 0.3302
August 0.3289 0.3196 0.3255
September 0.3204 0.3073 0.3132
October 0.3251 0.3085 0.3202
November 0.3295 0.3232 0.3266
December 0.3237 0.3169 0.3200