YEARLY HIGH
4.9753 UAH
YEARLY LOW
4.6515 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8421 UAH

2012 GEL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 4.9753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 4.6515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3238 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8087 to the December average rate of 4.8836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.9753 was up 2.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.8699, 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 24,876 UAH
2011 Average 23,707 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 23,257 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,618.84 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.9821
4.6691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to UAH 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 4.8881, compared to 4.7961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2467 UAH (High: 4.9372 / Low: 4.6905). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 UAH (High: 4.7137 / Low: 4.6794).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2467
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

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 0.2305 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4.9560) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.7620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1940 (+4.07%).

2012 Avg (May) 4.9560
2011 Avg (May) 4.7620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8273 4.7896 4.8087
February 4.9315 4.8108 4.8415
March 4.8999 4.8192 4.8654
April 4.9403 4.8716 4.9120
May 4.9753 4.9254 4.9560
June 4.9682 4.9150 4.9452
July 4.8442 4.6515 4.7146
August 4.7137 4.6794 4.6952
September 4.7317 4.6672 4.6999
October 4.9372 4.6905 4.8652
November 4.9380 4.8953 4.9179
December 4.9337 4.8403 4.8836