2013 LSL to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1956 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.1602 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1731 GEL

2013 LSL to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.1602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1892 to the December average rate of 0.1672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1956 was down 11.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2218, 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 978 GEL

2012 Average 1,019 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 801 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.05 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1916

0.1622

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 0.1799, compared to 0.1664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0209 GEL (High: 0.1844 / Low: 0.1635). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 GEL (High: 0.1685 / Low: 0.1657).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1892) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0192 (-9.22%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1892

2012 Avg (January) 0.2084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1956	0.1837	0.1892
February	0.1882	0.1848	0.1863
March	0.1837	0.1777	0.1807
April	0.1856	0.1793	0.1817
May	0.1844	0.1635	0.1762
June	0.1695	0.1616	0.1653
July	0.1701	0.1624	0.1669
August	0.1692	0.1602	0.1651
September	0.1714	0.1613	0.1663
October	0.1708	0.1648	0.1681
November	0.1672	0.1618	0.1646
December	0.1685	0.1657	0.1672