YEARLY HIGH
0.8657 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.8100 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8349 GEL

2012 BBD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.8657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.8100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0557 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8347 to the December average rate of 0.8297, 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 0.8657 was down 4.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,328 GEL
2011 Average 4,214 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 4,050 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.47 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8693
0.8074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.8226, compared to 0.8472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0374 GEL (High: 0.8657 / Low: 0.8283). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 GEL (High: 0.8655 / Low: 0.8630).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.8379) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+1.00%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.8379
2011 Avg (October) 0.8296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8364 0.8326 0.8347
February 0.8349 0.8122 0.8289
March 0.8335 0.8192 0.8251
April 0.8241 0.8135 0.8175
May 0.8163 0.8100 0.8125
June 0.8219 0.8125 0.8168
July 0.8656 0.8325 0.8578
August 0.8647 0.8620 0.8629
September 0.8655 0.8630 0.8641
October 0.8657 0.8283 0.8379
November 0.8346 0.8286 0.8309
December 0.8323 0.8267 0.8297