2012 GEL to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4072 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.3740 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3912 XDR

2012 GEL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.4072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.3740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3903 to the December average rate of 0.3917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4072 was up 3.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3930, 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 2,036 XDR

2011 Average 1,880 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,870 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.35 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4067

0.3737

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XDR 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 0.3959, compared to 0.3865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0186 XDR (High: 0.3925 / Low: 0.3740). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 XDR (High: 0.3943 / Low: 0.3920).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4020) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+7.76%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4020

2011 Avg (May) 0.3730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3923	0.3862	0.3903
February	0.3987	0.3852	0.3895
March	0.3965	0.3877	0.3933
April	0.3980	0.3920	0.3964
May	0.4072	0.3957	0.4020
June	0.4067	0.4015	0.4040
July	0.3967	0.3830	0.3869
August	0.3850	0.3801	0.3832
September	0.3801	0.3740	0.3765
October	0.3925	0.3740	0.3875
November	0.3943	0.3920	0.3935
December	0.3931	0.3901	0.3917