2013 RUB to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0554 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0496 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0523 GEL

2013 RUB to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.0496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0548 to the December average rate of 0.0527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0554 was down 2.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0570, 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 277 GEL

2012 Average 269 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 248 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.07 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0553

0.0499

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 0.0533, compared to 0.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0533

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0026 GEL (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0497). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GEL (High: 0.0507 / Low: 0.0499).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.0549) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.32%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.0549

2012 Avg (February) 0.0556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0552	0.0543	0.0548
February	0.0554	0.0540	0.0549
March	0.0541	0.0534	0.0538
April	0.0534	0.0523	0.0527
May	0.0531	0.0516	0.0524
June	0.0521	0.0502	0.0512
July	0.0512	0.0496	0.0505
August	0.0507	0.0499	0.0503
September	0.0523	0.0497	0.0510
October	0.0526	0.0514	0.0519
November	0.0518	0.0509	0.0513
December	0.0536	0.0511	0.0527