YEARLY HIGH
36.0643 BTN
YEARLY LOW
33.0467 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.6672 BTN

2014 GEL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GEL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 36.0643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 33.0467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0176 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.2117 to the December average rate of 35.2234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 36.0643 was down 11.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 40.7605, 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 180,322 BTN
2013 Average 175,822 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 165,234 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,088.09 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

35.6851
33.4807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BTN 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 34.5564, compared to 34.7780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.7780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.2894 BTN (High: 36.0643 / Low: 33.7749). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3447 BTN (High: 35.1105 / Low: 34.7658).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2894
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6500 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 35.2234) against the same month in 2013 (average: 35.7277), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5043 (-1.41%).

2014 Avg (December) 35.2234
2013 Avg (December) 35.7277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5940 34.7274 35.2117
February 35.7901 35.2922 35.5014
March 35.3641 34.0880 34.8514
April 34.6584 34.1020 34.3097
May 34.1583 33.0467 33.6644
June 34.1550 33.4228 33.7995
July 34.6726 33.8116 34.1131
August 35.1847 34.6163 34.9094
September 35.1236 34.4106 34.7157
October 35.1105 34.7658 34.9161
November 35.0266 34.2499 34.7901
December 36.0643 33.7749 35.2234