YEARLY HIGH
0.6532 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.5890 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6168 GEL

2013 PEN to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.6532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.5890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0641 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6501 to the December average rate of 0.6219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6532 was down 2.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6684, 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 3,266 GEL
2012 Average 3,166 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 2,945 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.68 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6558
0.5874
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 0.6319, compared to 0.6017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0261 GEL (High: 0.6319 / Low: 0.6058). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 GEL (High: 0.6049 / Low: 0.5973).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.6501) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+4.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.6501
2012 Avg (January) 0.6198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6532 0.6446 0.6501
February 0.6457 0.6354 0.6417
March 0.6418 0.6334 0.6392
April 0.6412 0.6254 0.6369
May 0.6319 0.6058 0.6212
June 0.6137 0.5895 0.6022
July 0.6009 0.5923 0.5959
August 0.5980 0.5890 0.5931
September 0.6048 0.5900 0.5978
October 0.6049 0.5973 0.6013
November 0.6054 0.5976 0.6005
December 0.6271 0.6045 0.6219