2013 GEL to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2290 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0821 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1874 QAR

2013 GEL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 2.2290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2.0821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1469 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1960 to the December average rate of 2.1015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2290 was down 0.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.2472, 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 11,145 QAR

2012 Average 10,906 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,411 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 734.51 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.2301

2.0898

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 2.2015, compared to 2.1734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2015

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0670 QAR (High: 2.1491 / Low: 2.0821). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 QAR (High: 2.1972 / Low: 2.1911).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0670

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 2.2184) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2403), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0220 (-0.98%).

2013 Avg (May) 2.2184

2012 Avg (May) 2.2403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1982	2.1887	2.1960
February	2.2022	2.1920	2.1988
March	2.1972	2.1911	2.1949
April	2.2077	2.1965	2.2018
May	2.2290	2.2048	2.2184
June	2.2128	2.1770	2.1993
July	2.2041	2.1975	2.1999
August	2.2019	2.1851	2.1920
September	2.1983	2.1852	2.1916
October	2.1913	2.1783	2.1867
November	2.1778	2.1493	2.1685
December	2.1491	2.0821	2.1015