YEARLY HIGH
0.0388 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0344 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0358 GEL

2012 KGS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 0.0344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0358 to the December average rate of 0.0350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0388 was up 1.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 194 GEL
2011 Average 183 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 172 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.25 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0387
0.0342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to GEL 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 0.0351, compared to 0.0364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0028 GEL (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0357). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0351).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0383) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+3.77%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0383
2011 Avg (August) 0.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0360 0.0356 0.0358
February 0.0357 0.0347 0.0354
March 0.0357 0.0350 0.0354
April 0.0354 0.0347 0.0349
May 0.0348 0.0344 0.0345
June 0.0348 0.0344 0.0346
July 0.0384 0.0357 0.0368
August 0.0388 0.0382 0.0383
September 0.0388 0.0366 0.0377
October 0.0368 0.0352 0.0356
November 0.0353 0.0351 0.0352
December 0.0351 0.0349 0.0350