YEARLY HIGH
0.6173 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5776 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5991 BMD

2012 GEL to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.6173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.5776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5990 to the December average rate of 0.6026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6173 was up 1.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,086 BMD
2011 Average 2,969 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,888 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.56 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6190
0.5749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BMD 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 0.6079, compared to 0.5904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0261 BMD (High: 0.6036 / Low: 0.5776). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BMD (High: 0.5794 / Low: 0.5777).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.6154) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+3.14%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.6154
2011 Avg (May) 0.5966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6005 0.5978 0.5990
February 0.6156 0.5988 0.6032
March 0.6104 0.5999 0.6060
April 0.6146 0.6067 0.6116
May 0.6173 0.6125 0.6154
June 0.6154 0.6083 0.6121
July 0.6006 0.5776 0.5830
August 0.5800 0.5783 0.5794
September 0.5794 0.5777 0.5786
October 0.6036 0.5776 0.5969
November 0.6034 0.5991 0.6018
December 0.6048 0.6007 0.6026