2013 GEL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.1501 RUB

YEARLY LOW

18.0370 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.1332 RUB

2013 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 20.1501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 18.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1131 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2330 to the December average rate of 18.9665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.1501 was down 2.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 20.7633, 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 100,750 RUB

2012 Average 93,044 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 90,185 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,565.47 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.0300

18.0682

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 18.7694, compared to 19.4971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.0038 RUB (High: 20.1329 / Low: 19.1291). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2732 RUB (High: 18.7429 / Low: 18.4697).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0038

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5204 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 19.7973) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18.9285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8688 (+4.59%).

2013 Avg (July) 19.7973

2012 Avg (July) 18.9285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.4083	18.1070	18.2330
February	18.5054	18.0370	18.2317
March	18.7429	18.4697	18.5791
April	19.1346	18.7301	18.9612
May	19.3905	18.8302	19.0869
June	19.9245	19.1953	19.5242
July	20.1501	19.5426	19.7973
August	20.0409	19.7355	19.8665
September	20.1329	19.1291	19.6076
October	19.4558	19.0141	19.2580
November	19.6649	19.3173	19.4869
December	19.5690	18.6404	18.9665