2012 LRD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0239 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0216 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0227 GEL

2012 LRD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0230 to the December average rate of 0.0227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0239 was down 7.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119 GEL

2011 Average 117 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 108 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.16 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0236

0.0217

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0223, compared to 0.0230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0015 GEL (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0224). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0231).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0229) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.33%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0229

2011 Avg (October) 0.0230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0233	0.0226	0.0230
February	0.0231	0.0222	0.0226
March	0.0227	0.0223	0.0225
April	0.0224	0.0219	0.0222
May	0.0221	0.0216	0.0219
June	0.0222	0.0217	0.0219
July	0.0233	0.0224	0.0230
August	0.0234	0.0231	0.0233
September	0.0236	0.0232	0.0234
October	0.0239	0.0224	0.0229
November	0.0229	0.0223	0.0226
December	0.0229	0.0224	0.0227