2010 GEL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2160 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9451 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0990 SAR

2010 GEL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GEL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.2160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 1.9451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2709 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1918 to the December average rate of 2.1274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,080 SAR

Yearly Average 10,495 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,726 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,354.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.2088

2.0045

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SAR 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 2.1203, compared to 2.0777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1683 SAR (High: 2.1135 / Low: 1.9451). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 SAR (High: 2.0493 / Low: 2.0312).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1683

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0896 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 2.1918.

2010 Avg (January) 2.1918

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2160	2.1461	2.1918
February	2.1968	2.0850	2.1622
March	2.2068	2.1470	2.1721
April	2.1611	2.1023	2.1318
May	2.1135	1.9451	2.0422
June	2.0880	1.9867	2.0216
July	2.0493	2.0312	2.0366
August	2.0531	2.0265	2.0375
September	2.0847	2.0230	2.0462
October	2.1134	2.0555	2.0896
November	2.1437	2.1067	2.1288
December	2.1360	2.1159	2.1274