2013 GEL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2958 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.1446 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2532 SAR

2013 GEL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 2.2958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.1446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1512 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2621 to the December average rate of 2.1646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2958 was down 0.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3150, 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 11,479 SAR

2012 Average 11,234 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,723 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 756.08 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.2971

2.1525

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 2.2677, compared to 2.2387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2677

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0692 SAR (High: 2.2138 / Low: 2.1446). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 SAR (High: 2.2682 / Low: 2.2632).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0692

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0693 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 2.2851) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0226 (-0.98%).

2013 Avg (May) 2.2851

2012 Avg (May) 2.3077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2645	2.2549	2.2621
February	2.2684	2.2578	2.2649
March	2.2667	2.2568	2.2612
April	2.2740	2.2617	2.2680
May	2.2958	2.2711	2.2851
June	2.2790	2.2420	2.2649
July	2.2682	2.2632	2.2659
August	2.2679	2.2522	2.2578
September	2.2644	2.2511	2.2578
October	2.2568	2.2423	2.2522
November	2.2437	2.2138	2.2339
December	2.2138	2.1446	2.1646