YEARLY HIGH
0.8509 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.7782 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8059 GEL

2012 PGK to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.8509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.7782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0727 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7933 to the December average rate of 0.8057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8509 was up 7.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,254 GEL
2011 Average 3,598 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 3,891 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.45 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8462
0.7788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 0.7896, compared to 0.8221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0530 GEL (High: 0.8509 / Low: 0.7979). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 GEL (High: 0.7912 / Low: 0.7828).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0530
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.8135) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0526 (+6.92%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.8135
2011 Avg (October) 0.7608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8102 0.7818 0.7933
February 0.8113 0.7782 0.7914
March 0.8100 0.7812 0.7892
April 0.8097 0.7812 0.7936
May 0.8017 0.7787 0.7844
June 0.7912 0.7828 0.7857
July 0.8467 0.7990 0.8312
August 0.8420 0.8298 0.8364
September 0.8488 0.8347 0.8405
October 0.8509 0.7979 0.8135
November 0.8099 0.7996 0.8055
December 0.8144 0.7940 0.8057