YEARLY HIGH
2.1935 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.7924 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9501 PLN

2012 GEL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 2.1935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 1.7924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4011 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0312 to the December average rate of 1.8811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1935 was up 3.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1196, 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 10,967 PLN
2011 Average 8,809 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 8,962 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,005.30 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1250
1.8321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to PLN 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 1.9901, compared to 1.9102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2454 PLN (High: 2.1777 / Low: 1.9324). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0532 PLN (High: 1.9382 / Low: 1.8850).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2454
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 2.1006) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4327 (+25.94%).

2012 Avg (June) 2.1006
2011 Avg (June) 1.6679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1154 1.9201 2.0312
February 1.9566 1.8606 1.9084
March 1.9307 1.8647 1.8967
April 1.9685 1.8874 1.9415
May 2.1777 1.9324 2.0619
June 2.1935 2.0413 2.1006
July 2.0428 1.9350 1.9841
August 1.9382 1.8850 1.9112
September 1.9296 1.7924 1.8565
October 1.9367 1.8066 1.8891
November 1.9766 1.9028 1.9390
December 1.9171 1.8548 1.8811