YEARLY HIGH
1.6541 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.5452 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6231 XCD

2013 GEL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 1.6541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.5452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1089 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6297 to the December average rate of 1.5592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6541 was down 0.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6667, 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 8,270 XCD
2012 Average 8,093 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,726 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 544.51 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6549
1.5505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XCD 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 1.6337, compared to 1.6126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0496 XCD (High: 1.5948 / Low: 1.5452). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 XCD (High: 1.6341 / Low: 1.6305).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0496
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0499 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.6462) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6615), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0153 (-0.92%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.6462
2012 Avg (May) 1.6615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6315 1.6245 1.6297
February 1.6342 1.6268 1.6317
March 1.6308 1.6260 1.6289
April 1.6385 1.6300 1.6339
May 1.6541 1.6362 1.6462
June 1.6418 1.6150 1.6317
July 1.6341 1.6305 1.6323
August 1.6339 1.6223 1.6263
September 1.6310 1.6215 1.6263
October 1.6258 1.6164 1.6224
November 1.6162 1.5945 1.6091
December 1.5948 1.5452 1.5592