YEARLY HIGH
59.3954 XPF
YEARLY LOW
52.6644 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.6378 XPF

2012 GEL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 59.3954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 52.6644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7310 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.4541 to the December average rate of 54.8615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 59.3954 was up 6.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 55.5256, 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 296,977 XPF
2011 Average 254,668 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 263,322 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,654.87 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

58.8048
53.2371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XPF 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 55.9739, compared to 55.3017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.9739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.3017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.9762 XPF (High: 59.2847 / Low: 55.3085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0504 XPF (High: 55.5286 / Low: 54.4782).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.9762
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0504

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 2.0967 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 58.3408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 50.1222), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2186 (+16.40%).

2012 Avg (June) 58.3408
2011 Avg (June) 50.1222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.3331 54.4623 55.4541
February 55.5347 53.7830 54.4490
March 55.3923 54.0330 54.7934
April 55.8718 54.3425 55.4774
May 59.2847 55.3085 57.3288
June 59.3954 57.2540 58.3408
July 57.5432 56.0860 56.5615
August 56.6808 54.7683 55.7978
September 54.8706 52.6644 53.7011
October 55.6715 52.9176 54.9068
November 56.5337 55.4458 55.9818
December 55.5286 54.4782 54.8615