2012 GEL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12026.8382 STD

YEARLY LOW

11028.0172 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11458.5531 STD

2012 GEL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 12026.8382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 11028.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 998.8210 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11371.8489 to the December average rate of 11288.3202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12026.8382 was up 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 11366.9497, 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 60,134,191 STD

2011 Average 52,356,947 STD

Yearly Trough Low 55,140,086 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,994,105.05 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11855.9406

11131.0226

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GEL to STD 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 11445.5599, compared to 11471.5464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.9865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11445.5599

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11471.5464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 732.8298 STD (High: 11760.8470 / Low: 11028.0172). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 138.1896 STD (High: 11749.9516 / Low: 11611.7619).

October Spread (Volatile) ±732.8298

August Spread (Stable) ±138.1896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 309.9137 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -309.9137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 11795.5308) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10330.4839), the exchange rate shifted by +1465.0469 (+14.18%).

2012 Avg (June) 11795.5308

2011 Avg (June) 10330.4839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11557.4192	11048.0840	11371.8489
February	11427.9402	11073.3722	11191.4324
March	11475.7814	11064.3179	11256.6574
April	11546.7453	11148.1514	11403.2714
May	11885.3652	11314.3992	11654.6184
June	12026.8382	11510.6910	11795.5308
July	11676.5225	11337.8538	11553.8785
August	11749.9516	11611.7619	11665.6362
September	11719.4382	11049.9736	11355.7225
October	11760.8470	11028.0172	11467.1289
November	11597.7213	11332.5391	11498.5920
December	11401.0941	11207.2423	11288.3202