2012 GEL to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4001 SHP

YEARLY LOW

0.3560 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3781 SHP

2012 GEL to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.4001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.3560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3862 to the December average rate of 0.3735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4001 was up 2.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3913, 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 2,001 SHP

2011 Average 1,852 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 1,780 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.76 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3974

0.3557

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SHP 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 0.3856, compared to 0.3706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3856

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0213 SHP (High: 0.3779 / Low: 0.3567). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SHP (High: 0.3786 / Low: 0.3734).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3939) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+5.66%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3939

2011 Avg (June) 0.3728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3905	0.3797	0.3862
February	0.3929	0.3778	0.3815
March	0.3873	0.3774	0.3830
April	0.3852	0.3777	0.3822
May	0.3977	0.3782	0.3866
June	0.4001	0.3885	0.3939
July	0.3837	0.3674	0.3737
August	0.3730	0.3646	0.3687
September	0.3645	0.3560	0.3592
October	0.3779	0.3567	0.3713
November	0.3786	0.3734	0.3770
December	0.3765	0.3712	0.3735