2012 GEL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1004.6303 SOS

YEARLY LOW

932.4746 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

971.4623 SOS

2012 GEL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 1004.6303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 932.4746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.1557 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 975.7667 to the December average rate of 971.9774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1004.6303 was up 0.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 994.9489, 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 5,023,151 SOS

2011 Average 4,793,329 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 4,662,373 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 360,778.51 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1001.4570

933.4354

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SOS 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 986.8146, compared to 956.1100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.7046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 986.8146

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 956.1100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 49.1147 SOS (High: 981.5892 / Low: 932.4746). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2870 SOS (High: 942.5633 / Low: 934.2763).

October Spread (Volatile) ±49.1147

September Spread (Stable) ±8.2870

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 44.9617 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -44.9617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 995.7885) against the same month in 2011 (average: 953.7693), the exchange rate shifted by +42.0192 (+4.41%).

2012 Avg (May) 995.7885

2011 Avg (May) 953.7693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	983.3821	972.2434	975.7667
February	1001.1018	973.4226	980.3410
March	993.1251	973.1319	985.1420
April	1000.0369	985.4325	993.1772
May	1004.6303	986.8401	995.7885
June	999.5390	973.6389	990.6721
July	973.7213	935.1969	945.7104
August	948.1824	935.8993	941.1838
September	942.5633	934.2763	939.1038
October	981.5892	932.4746	967.2912
November	975.5100	966.8791	971.3934
December	977.5753	966.9977	971.9774