2021 GEL to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.0185 BDT

YEARLY LOW

24.4700 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.4791 BDT

2021 GEL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 28.0185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 24.4700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5486 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.6781 to the December average rate of 27.7006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 28.0185 was down 8.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.5672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,093 BDT

2020 Average 136,629 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 122,350 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,742.90 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

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24.3641

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GEL to BDT 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 25.5572, compared to 27.4009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.5572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 1.5280 BDT (High: 26.0132 / Low: 24.4852). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2267 BDT (High: 27.5520 / Low: 27.3254).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5280

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7281 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 27.7006) against the same month in 2020 (average: 25.7411), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9595 (+7.61%).

2021 Avg (December) 27.7006

2020 Avg (December) 25.7411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.9336	25.5820	25.6781
February	25.7507	25.4248	25.5818
March	25.5420	24.8512	25.3955
April	24.9213	24.4700	24.6674
May	26.0132	24.4852	25.1381
June	27.2989	26.0120	26.8825
July	27.6104	26.8051	27.1651
August	27.6041	27.3250	27.4134
September	27.5520	27.3254	27.4444
October	27.5373	27.1777	27.3279
November	27.7236	27.0643	27.3539
December	28.0185	27.4394	27.7006