2012 RUB to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0570 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0482 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0538 GEL

2012 RUB to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0533 to the December average rate of 0.0540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0570 was down 7.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 285 GEL

2011 Average 287 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 241 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.02 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0569

0.0490

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0538, compared to 0.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0066 GEL (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0488). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GEL (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0536).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0556) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-8.35%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0556

2011 Avg (February) 0.0607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0554	0.0518	0.0533
February	0.0570	0.0546	0.0556
March	0.0569	0.0557	0.0562
April	0.0566	0.0551	0.0555
May	0.0554	0.0488	0.0527
June	0.0506	0.0482	0.0497
July	0.0541	0.0510	0.0528
August	0.0547	0.0532	0.0540
September	0.0566	0.0534	0.0551
October	0.0559	0.0527	0.0539
November	0.0537	0.0524	0.0529
December	0.0545	0.0536	0.0540