2012 GEL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4890 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3042 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3850 WST

2012 GEL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 1.4890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 1.3042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1848 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4267 to the December average rate of 1.3783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4890 was up 1.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4665, 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 7,445 WST

2011 Average 6,892 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,521 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 924.04 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4735

1.3085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to WST 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 1.4101, compared to 1.3599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1166 WST (High: 1.4890 / Low: 1.3724). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 WST (High: 1.3968 / Low: 1.3707).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1166

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0900 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.4460) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0696 (+5.06%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.4460

2011 Avg (May) 1.3764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4508	1.3746	1.4267
February	1.3944	1.3521	1.3747
March	1.3962	1.3421	1.3627
April	1.4003	1.3634	1.3908
May	1.4890	1.3724	1.4460
June	1.4792	1.4132	1.4597
July	1.4338	1.3190	1.3698
August	1.3582	1.3179	1.3395
September	1.3557	1.3042	1.3223
October	1.3892	1.3055	1.3668
November	1.4073	1.3748	1.3829
December	1.3968	1.3707	1.3783