YEARLY HIGH
0.0147 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0122 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 GEL

2012 LKR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0147 was down 10.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73 GEL
2011 Average 76 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 61 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.23 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0149
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0133, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 GEL (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0146).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0147) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-9.52%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0147
2011 Avg (January) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0147 0.0146 0.0147
February 0.0147 0.0134 0.0141
March 0.0137 0.0126 0.0131
April 0.0131 0.0123 0.0127
May 0.0129 0.0123 0.0126
June 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
July 0.0133 0.0125 0.0129
August 0.0131 0.0130 0.0131
September 0.0134 0.0131 0.0131
October 0.0135 0.0127 0.0130
November 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
December 0.0131 0.0127 0.0130