YEARLY HIGH
0.6684 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.6007 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6331 GEL

2012 PEN to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.6684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.6007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0677 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6198 to the December average rate of 0.6465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6684 was up 2.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,342 GEL
2011 Average 3,059 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 3,004 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.37 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6694
0.6039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.6150, compared to 0.6512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0349 GEL (High: 0.6609 / Low: 0.6260). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 GEL (High: 0.6212 / Low: 0.6178).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.6470) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+6.60%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.6470
2011 Avg (October) 0.6070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6212 0.6178 0.6198
February 0.6211 0.6060 0.6176
March 0.6228 0.6136 0.6175
April 0.6172 0.6132 0.6152
May 0.6185 0.6007 0.6093
June 0.6190 0.6018 0.6109
July 0.6609 0.6260 0.6507
August 0.6630 0.6555 0.6595
September 0.6681 0.6606 0.6640
October 0.6684 0.6377 0.6470
November 0.6455 0.6365 0.6395
December 0.6506 0.6424 0.6465