YEARLY HIGH
2.6960 GEL
YEARLY LOW
2.4338 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5301 GEL

2013 XDR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.6960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 2.4338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2621 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5457 to the December average rate of 2.6654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6960 was up 0.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,480 GEL
2012 Average 12,786 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 12,169 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,310.74 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6860
2.4386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.5035, compared to 2.5566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0958 GEL (High: 2.6960 / Low: 2.6002). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 GEL (High: 2.5551 / Low: 2.5328).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0958
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0342 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.6654) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1126 (+4.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.6654
2012 Avg (December) 2.5528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5551 2.5328 2.5457
February 2.5531 2.4997 2.5279
March 2.5046 2.4820 2.4937
April 2.5020 2.4791 2.4885
May 2.5007 2.4338 2.4592
June 2.5354 2.4669 2.5061
July 2.5082 2.4605 2.4886
August 2.5318 2.4958 2.5229
September 2.5524 2.5106 2.5299
October 2.5819 2.5493 2.5633
November 2.6002 2.5585 2.5697
December 2.6960 2.6002 2.6654