2015 GEL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1325 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.5261 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7252 SAR

2015 GEL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.1325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 1.5261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6064 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1275 to the December average rate of 1.5673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.1325 was down 1.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.1551, 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 10,662 SAR

2014 Average 10,654 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,630 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,032.02 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.1839

1.5073

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 1.8600, compared to 1.5904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8600

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.4463 SAR (High: 2.1249 / Low: 1.6786). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 SAR (High: 2.1286 / Low: 2.1241).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4463

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.1275) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.1275), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.1275

2014 Avg (January) 2.1275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1325	2.1256	2.1275
February	2.1286	2.1241	2.1252
March	2.1249	1.6786	1.9687
April	1.6741	1.6153	1.6602
May	1.6524	1.5874	1.6172
June	1.6750	1.6277	1.6612
July	1.6713	1.6478	1.6623
August	1.6508	1.5586	1.6146
September	1.5888	1.5261	1.5637
October	1.5830	1.5566	1.5702
November	1.5697	1.5587	1.5643
December	1.5792	1.5553	1.5673