2012 GEL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.7633 RUB

YEARLY LOW

17.5544 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.6077 RUB

2012 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 20.7633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 17.5544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2089 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7851 to the December average rate of 18.5119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.7633 was up 5.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.6565, 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 103,817 RUB

2011 Average 87,299 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 87,772 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,044.46 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.3741

17.5451

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 18.6185, compared to 18.5968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6185

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.4459 RUB (High: 20.4810 / Low: 18.0351). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3075 RUB (High: 18.6492 / Low: 18.3417).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4459

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3075

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 20.1383) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.9048), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2335 (+19.13%).

2012 Avg (June) 20.1383

2011 Avg (June) 16.9048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.2865	18.0658	18.7851
February	18.3093	17.5544	17.9918
March	17.9548	17.5791	17.7808
April	18.1393	17.6665	18.0250
May	20.4810	18.0351	18.9900
June	20.7633	19.7776	20.1383
July	19.5981	18.4715	18.9285
August	18.7795	18.2942	18.5106
September	18.7288	17.6758	18.1666
October	18.9675	17.8923	18.5722
November	19.0798	18.6166	18.8912
December	18.6492	18.3417	18.5119