YEARLY HIGH
0.0354 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0313 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0334 GEL

2019 BDT to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0318 to the December average rate of 0.0341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0354 was up 10.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177 GEL
2018 Average 148 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 157 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.50 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0354
0.0312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.0321, compared to 0.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0021 GEL (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0331). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0317).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.0350) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+20.63%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.0350
2018 Avg (October) 0.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0321 0.0316 0.0318
February 0.0320 0.0313 0.0316
March 0.0321 0.0317 0.0319
April 0.0323 0.0318 0.0320
May 0.0332 0.0320 0.0326
June 0.0338 0.0322 0.0328
July 0.0352 0.0331 0.0339
August 0.0353 0.0344 0.0347
September 0.0353 0.0348 0.0350
October 0.0354 0.0348 0.0350
November 0.0353 0.0348 0.0350
December 0.0350 0.0336 0.0341