2013 GEL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4247 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3308 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3895 WST

2013 GEL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 1.4247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0939 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3784 to the December average rate of 1.3411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4247 was down 4.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4890, 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 7,123 WST

2012 Average 6,925 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,654 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 469.35 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4274

1.3332

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 1.3874, compared to 1.3916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3874

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0430 WST (High: 1.3738 / Low: 1.3308). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 WST (High: 1.4244 / Low: 1.4124).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 1.4054) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0831 (+6.29%).

2013 Avg (September) 1.4054

2012 Avg (September) 1.3223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3827	1.3698	1.3784
February	1.3934	1.3665	1.3746
March	1.3929	1.3733	1.3855
April	1.3900	1.3616	1.3801
May	1.4205	1.3835	1.4026
June	1.4189	1.3777	1.4028
July	1.4238	1.4103	1.4179
August	1.4244	1.4124	1.4196
September	1.4247	1.3923	1.4054
October	1.3986	1.3719	1.3862
November	1.3905	1.3663	1.3795
December	1.3738	1.3308	1.3411