2012 QAR to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4762 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.4450 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4586 GEL

2012 QAR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.4762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.4450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4585 to the December average rate of 0.4558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4762 was down 4.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,381 GEL

2011 Average 2,315 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 2,225 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.15 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4775

0.4435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.4519, compared to 0.4654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4519

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0214 GEL (High: 0.4762 / Low: 0.4549). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GEL (High: 0.4754 / Low: 0.4740).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0214

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.4603) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.97%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.4603

2011 Avg (October) 0.4558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4594	0.4574	0.4585
February	0.4586	0.4462	0.4553
March	0.4579	0.4500	0.4533
April	0.4527	0.4469	0.4491
May	0.4484	0.4450	0.4464
June	0.4515	0.4463	0.4487
July	0.4755	0.4574	0.4711
August	0.4750	0.4735	0.4740
September	0.4754	0.4740	0.4747
October	0.4762	0.4549	0.4603
November	0.4584	0.4551	0.4564
December	0.4572	0.4541	0.4558