2013 GEL to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6977 PEN

YEARLY LOW

1.5310 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6230 PEN

2013 GEL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 1.6977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.5310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1667 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5382 to the December average rate of 1.6082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6977 was up 1.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6646, 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 8,489 PEN

2012 Average 7,904 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 7,655 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 833.52 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7009

1.5234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to PEN 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 1.5837, compared to 1.6623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0683 PEN (High: 1.6508 / Low: 1.5825). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 PEN (High: 1.5514 / Low: 1.5310).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0683

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0573 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.6861) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1698 (+11.20%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.6861

2012 Avg (August) 1.5163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5514	1.5310	1.5382
February	1.5738	1.5487	1.5584
March	1.5788	1.5581	1.5644
April	1.5989	1.5595	1.5703
May	1.6508	1.5825	1.6100
June	1.6963	1.6295	1.6610
July	1.6883	1.6642	1.6781
August	1.6977	1.6721	1.6861
September	1.6948	1.6534	1.6730
October	1.6742	1.6532	1.6632
November	1.6733	1.6518	1.6654
December	1.6544	1.5946	1.6082