2013 GEL to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.3690 SDG

YEARLY LOW

2.6217 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7164 SDG

2013 GEL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 3.3690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 2.6217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7472 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6607 to the December average rate of 3.2906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.3690 was up 26.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6717, 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 16,845 SDG

2012 Average 10,447 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 13,109 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,736.23 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3549

2.5832

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SDG 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 2.6678, compared to 2.7651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6678

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.7437 SDG (High: 3.3654 / Low: 2.6217). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 SDG (High: 2.6666 / Low: 2.6525).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7437

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.2906) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6314 (+23.74%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.2906

2012 Avg (December) 2.6592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6666	2.6525	2.6607
February	2.6800	2.6559	2.6670
March	2.6745	2.6491	2.6608
April	2.6763	2.6590	2.6680
May	2.7005	2.6736	2.6886
June	2.6798	2.6304	2.6614
July	2.6731	2.6491	2.6622
August	2.6680	2.6382	2.6529
September	2.6615	2.6414	2.6523
October	2.6578	2.6401	2.6475
November	3.3654	2.6217	2.6850
December	3.3690	3.2600	3.2906