2012 GEL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

325.5784 XAF

YEARLY LOW

289.5092 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

305.7147 XAF

2012 GEL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 325.5784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 289.5092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.0693 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 304.5070 to the December average rate of 301.4734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 325.5784 was up 6.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 304.9939, 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 1,627,892 XAF

2011 Average 1,410,274 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,447,546 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,346.37 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

322.9557

292.3523

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XAF 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 307.5255, compared to 303.9038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 307.5255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 303.9038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 21.0511 XAF (High: 325.5784 / Low: 304.5274). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6976 XAF (High: 310.2843 / Low: 304.5867).

May Spread (Volatile) ±21.0511

November Spread (Stable) ±5.6976

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 11.7247 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 315.3468) against the same month in 2011 (average: 272.6404), the exchange rate shifted by +42.7064 (+15.66%).

2012 Avg (May) 315.3468

2011 Avg (May) 272.6404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	309.6368	298.1989	304.5070
February	304.9736	295.2387	299.1370
March	304.9857	297.0712	300.9633
April	306.5183	298.4739	304.7934
May	325.5784	304.5274	315.3468
June	325.1862	316.0321	320.4054
July	316.4175	308.0784	310.9755
August	311.7348	301.5967	306.6273
September	301.9935	289.5092	294.9025
October	306.1525	290.7268	301.7875
November	310.2843	304.5867	307.6566
December	305.0600	299.1836	301.4734