2013 GEL to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4109 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.3709 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3954 XDR

2013 GEL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.4109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3928 to the December average rate of 0.3752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4109 was up 0.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4072, 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 2,054 XDR

2012 Average 1,956 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,855 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.76 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4098

0.3721

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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 0.3995, compared to 0.3913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0137 XDR (High: 0.3846 / Low: 0.3709). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 XDR (High: 0.3948 / Low: 0.3914).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.4067) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+1.16%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.4067

2012 Avg (May) 0.4020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3948	0.3914	0.3928
February	0.4001	0.3917	0.3956
March	0.4029	0.3993	0.4010
April	0.4034	0.3997	0.4018
May	0.4109	0.3999	0.4067
June	0.4054	0.3944	0.3991
July	0.4064	0.3987	0.4018
August	0.4007	0.3950	0.3964
September	0.3983	0.3918	0.3953
October	0.3923	0.3873	0.3901
November	0.3909	0.3846	0.3892
December	0.3846	0.3709	0.3752