YEARLY HIGH
4.4545 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.0981 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2982 SBD

2013 GEL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 4.4545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 4.0981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3564 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2795 to the December average rate of 4.1506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.4545 was down 2.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.5622, 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 22,273 SBD
2012 Average 21,365 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 20,491 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,782.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.4214
4.1260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SBD 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 4.3273, compared to 4.2691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1362 SBD (High: 4.2343 / Low: 4.0981). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0511 SBD (High: 4.3180 / Low: 4.2669).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1362
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0511

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1284 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 4.3968) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.4588), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0620 (-1.39%).

2013 Avg (May) 4.3968
2012 Avg (May) 4.4588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3391 4.2614 4.2795
February 4.3595 4.2500 4.2822
March 4.3726 4.2512 4.2978
April 4.4028 4.2864 4.3677
May 4.4545 4.3361 4.3968
June 4.3694 4.2976 4.3398
July 4.3460 4.2795 4.3060
August 4.3238 4.2701 4.2887
September 4.3180 4.2669 4.2919
October 4.3448 4.2673 4.2986
November 4.3205 4.2105 4.2791
December 4.2343 4.0981 4.1506