2013 GEL to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0954 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.8548 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9991 RON

2013 GEL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 2.0954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.8548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2407 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9874 to the December average rate of 1.8799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.0954 was down 5.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.2209, 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 10,477 RON

2012 Average 10,391 RON

Yearly Trough Low 9,274 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,203.30 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.0694

1.8626

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to RON 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 2.0220, compared to 1.9763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0220

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0973 RON (High: 2.0954 / Low: 1.9982). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 RON (High: 2.0212 / Low: 1.9920).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0973

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 2.0435) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1168 (-5.41%).

2013 Avg (July) 2.0435

2012 Avg (July) 2.1603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0381	1.9496	1.9874
February	2.0204	1.9351	1.9821
March	2.0788	2.0059	2.0424
April	2.0833	2.0026	2.0330
May	2.0662	1.9879	2.0347
June	2.0896	2.0179	2.0522
July	2.0954	1.9982	2.0435
August	2.0212	1.9920	2.0038
September	2.0464	1.9820	2.0123
October	1.9802	1.9293	1.9562
November	1.9819	1.9253	1.9623
December	1.9304	1.8548	1.8799