2015 LSL to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2001 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.1413 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1728 GEL

2015 LSL to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.2001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.1413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0588 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1526 to the December average rate of 0.1590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2001 was up 16.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1713, 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 1,000 GEL

2014 Average 812 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 707 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.82 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1980

0.1482

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 0.1717, compared to 0.1738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1717

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0465 GEL (High: 0.1878 / Low: 0.1413). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 GEL (High: 0.1547 / Low: 0.1506).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0465

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.1938) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+14.44%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.1938

2014 Avg (May) 0.1694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1547	0.1506	0.1526
February	0.1560	0.1499	0.1523
March	0.1878	0.1413	0.1598
April	0.1961	0.1848	0.1884
May	0.2001	0.1891	0.1938
June	0.1888	0.1807	0.1835
July	0.1836	0.1786	0.1813
August	0.1835	0.1763	0.1802
September	0.1840	0.1683	0.1757
October	0.1818	0.1714	0.1769
November	0.1742	0.1660	0.1695
December	0.1667	0.1508	0.1590