YEARLY HIGH
1.8594 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.5219 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6791 BRL

2021 GEL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.8594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 1.5219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3375 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6222 to the December average rate of 1.8260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8594 was up 1.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8314, 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 9,297 BRL
2020 Average 8,271 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 7,610 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,687.43 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8515
1.5461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BRL 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 1.6231, compared to 1.7352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1276 BRL (High: 1.6740 / Low: 1.5464). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0714 BRL (High: 1.6840 / Low: 1.6126).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1276
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0714

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0656 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.8260) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2638 (+16.89%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.8260
2020 Avg (December) 1.5622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6585 1.5726 1.6222
February 1.6840 1.6126 1.6345
March 1.7646 1.6514 1.6903
April 1.6740 1.5464 1.6248
May 1.6294 1.5219 1.5716
June 1.6353 1.5571 1.5954
July 1.6953 1.5951 1.6546
August 1.7430 1.6550 1.6946
September 1.7502 1.6637 1.6973
October 1.8028 1.7254 1.7665
November 1.8073 1.7141 1.7719
December 1.8594 1.7820 1.8260