2015 WST to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9672 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.6965 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8722 GEL

2015 WST to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.9672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.6965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2707 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7227 to the December average rate of 0.9252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9672 was up 24.43% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7773, 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 4,836 GEL

2014 Average 3,771 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 3,482 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,353.49 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9666

0.6858

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 0.8282, compared to 0.9161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.2072 GEL (High: 0.9037 / Low: 0.6965). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 GEL (High: 0.7139 / Low: 0.7015).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2072

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.9432) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1725 (+22.39%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.9432

2014 Avg (May) 0.7707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7338	0.7100	0.7227
February	0.7139	0.7015	0.7092
March	0.9037	0.6965	0.7751
April	0.9389	0.9062	0.9136
May	0.9672	0.9112	0.9432
June	0.9264	0.8920	0.9053
July	0.9099	0.8688	0.8884
August	0.9341	0.8883	0.9057
September	0.9381	0.9077	0.9203
October	0.9459	0.8887	0.9260
November	0.9412	0.9142	0.9311
December	0.9436	0.8983	0.9252