2020 BBD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7300 GEL

YEARLY LOW

1.3900 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5566 GEL

2020 BBD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 1.7300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.3900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3400 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4389 to the December average rate of 1.6471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7300 was up 15.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4950, 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 8,650 GEL

2019 Average 7,042 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 6,950 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,700.00 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6827

1.3978

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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 1.5149, compared to 1.5983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3375 GEL (High: 1.7300 / Low: 1.3925). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 GEL (High: 1.5540 / Low: 1.5425).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3375

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0740 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.5082) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3409), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1673 (+12.48%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.5082

2019 Avg (March) 1.3409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4475	1.4250	1.4389
February	1.4450	1.3900	1.4216
March	1.7300	1.3925	1.5082
April	1.6425	1.5700	1.5914
May	1.6100	1.5925	1.6015
June	1.5950	1.4750	1.5276
July	1.5475	1.5275	1.5364
August	1.5540	1.5425	1.5455
September	1.6750	1.5375	1.5893
October	1.6375	1.6025	1.6125
November	1.7100	1.6200	1.6590
December	1.6625	1.6362	1.6471