YEARLY HIGH
19.6565 RUB
YEARLY LOW
16.1945 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4547 RUB

2011 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 19.6565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 16.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4620 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8077 to the December average rate of 18.9841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 19.6565 was up 9.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 17.9422, 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 98,282 RUB
2010 Average 84,970 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 80,973 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,309.84 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

19.2337
16.2385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to RUB 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 16.7230, compared to 18.1864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 2.0212 RUB (High: 19.4969 / Low: 17.4757). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2621 RUB (High: 16.8946 / Low: 16.6325).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0212
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.3195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 18.8481) against the same month in 2010 (average: 16.8998), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9483 (+11.53%).

2011 Avg (October) 18.8481
2010 Avg (October) 16.8998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3462 16.4174 16.8077
February 16.7787 16.2417 16.4881
March 16.9164 16.2896 16.6109
April 17.1607 16.6304 16.8647
May 17.0519 16.1945 16.6620
June 17.1744 16.6832 16.9048
July 16.8946 16.6325 16.7457
August 18.0274 16.7470 17.4785
September 19.4969 17.4757 18.4605
October 19.6565 17.9727 18.8481
November 19.0410 18.2907 18.6016
December 19.3656 18.5086 18.9841