2012 WST to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7668 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.6716 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7227 GEL

2012 WST to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.7668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 0.6716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0952 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7012 to the December average rate of 0.7256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7668 was down 1.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,834 GEL

2011 Average 3,631 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 3,358 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 475.83 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7636

0.6780

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.7098, compared to 0.7357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7098

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0607 GEL (High: 0.7582 / Low: 0.6974). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 GEL (High: 0.7296 / Low: 0.7159).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.7564) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0297 (+4.08%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.7564

2011 Avg (September) 0.7267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7275	0.6893	0.7012
February	0.7396	0.7171	0.7275
March	0.7451	0.7162	0.7339
April	0.7335	0.7142	0.7190
May	0.7286	0.6716	0.6920
June	0.7076	0.6760	0.6851
July	0.7582	0.6974	0.7305
August	0.7588	0.7363	0.7466
September	0.7668	0.7376	0.7564
October	0.7660	0.7198	0.7320
November	0.7274	0.7106	0.7232
December	0.7296	0.7159	0.7256