2012 LSL to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2218 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.1858 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2038 GEL

2012 LSL to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.2218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.1858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2084 to the December average rate of 0.1924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2218 was down 17.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,109 GEL

2011 Average 1,170 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 929 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.09 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2200

0.1861

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2075, compared to 0.2001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2075

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0200 GEL (High: 0.2111 / Low: 0.1911). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 GEL (High: 0.1917 / Low: 0.1858).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2171) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0301 (-12.18%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2171

2011 Avg (March) 0.2473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2149	0.2036	0.2084
February	0.2215	0.2102	0.2165
March	0.2218	0.2123	0.2171
April	0.2158	0.2046	0.2090
May	0.2111	0.1911	0.1994
June	0.2010	0.1896	0.1948
July	0.2120	0.2029	0.2079
August	0.2131	0.2037	0.2087
September	0.2117	0.2056	0.2088
October	0.2077	0.1882	0.1937
November	0.1917	0.1858	0.1889
December	0.1960	0.1874	0.1924