YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0180 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0196 GEL

2012 NPR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0203 to the December average rate of 0.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0213 was down 16.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107 GEL
2011 Average 114 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 90 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.50 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0213
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0198, compared to 0.0194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0017 GEL (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GEL (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0193).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 April and May, 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 (February 2012: 0.0210) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-15.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0210
2011 Avg (February) 0.0249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0211 0.0196 0.0203
February 0.0213 0.0206 0.0210
March 0.0212 0.0200 0.0205
April 0.0203 0.0193 0.0198
May 0.0194 0.0181 0.0188
June 0.0185 0.0180 0.0183
July 0.0196 0.0189 0.0194
August 0.0195 0.0193 0.0194
September 0.0205 0.0194 0.0198
October 0.0209 0.0192 0.0198
November 0.0193 0.0186 0.0190
December 0.0192 0.0188 0.0190