YEARLY HIGH
9.1450 GEL
YEARLY LOW
7.3731 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2537 GEL

2020 BHD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 9.1450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 7.3731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7719 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6326 to the December average rate of 8.7369, 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 9.1450 was up 15.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.9301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,725 GEL
2019 Average 37,362 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 36,866 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,859.59 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.9255
7.4165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 8.0296, compared to 8.4778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7563 GEL (High: 9.1450 / Low: 7.3887). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0792 GEL (High: 8.2438 / Low: 8.1646).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7563
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0792

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 0.3862 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.9963) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.1138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8825 (+12.41%).

2020 Avg (March) 7.9963
2019 Avg (March) 7.1138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6806 7.5562 7.6326
February 7.6659 7.3731 7.5423
March 9.1450 7.3887 7.9963
April 8.7132 8.3257 8.4297
May 8.5165 8.4349 8.4815
June 8.4479 7.8260 8.0954
July 8.2092 8.0984 8.1485
August 8.2438 8.1646 8.1988
September 8.8850 8.1568 8.4303
October 8.6844 8.4996 8.5527
November 9.0713 8.5934 8.7997
December 8.8185 8.6826 8.7369