2012 GEL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2472 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0998 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1814 QAR

2012 GEL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 2.2472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.0998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1474 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1809 to the December average rate of 2.1940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2472 was up 1.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2217, 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 11,236 QAR

2011 Average 10,807 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,499 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 736.80 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2537

2.0933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to QAR 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 2.2132, compared to 2.1496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0987 QAR (High: 2.1985 / Low: 2.0998). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 QAR (High: 2.1096 / Low: 2.1035).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0987

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1055 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.2403) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0687 (+3.16%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.2403

2011 Avg (May) 2.1716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1864	2.1765	2.1809
February	2.2413	2.1804	2.1963
March	2.2223	2.1837	2.2063
April	2.2378	2.2088	2.2268
May	2.2472	2.2301	2.2403
June	2.2406	2.2148	2.2286
July	2.1864	2.1033	2.1231
August	2.1120	2.1055	2.1097
September	2.1096	2.1035	2.1067
October	2.1985	2.0998	2.1733
November	2.1972	2.1814	2.1908
December	2.2021	2.1872	2.1940