YEARLY HIGH
1.2286 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.8828 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1023 GEL

2015 BBD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BBD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 1.2286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.8828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3459 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8828 to the December average rate of 1.1968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2286 was up 34.12% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9161, 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 6,143 GEL
2014 Average 4,401 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 4,414 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,729.44 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2310
0.8511
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 1.0247, compared to 1.1799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.2345 GEL (High: 1.1173 / Low: 0.8828). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GEL (High: 0.8828 / Low: 0.8828).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2345
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 1.1994) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8762), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3231 (+36.88%).

2015 Avg (September) 1.1994
2014 Avg (September) 0.8762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8828 0.8828 0.8828
February 0.8828 0.8828 0.8828
March 1.1173 0.8828 0.9643
April 1.1609 1.1204 1.1297
May 1.1813 1.1350 1.1598
June 1.1520 1.1196 1.1290
July 1.1379 1.1220 1.1281
August 1.2030 1.1362 1.1617
September 1.2286 1.1805 1.1994
October 1.2044 1.1841 1.1940
November 1.2043 1.1946 1.1991
December 1.2060 1.1881 1.1968