YEARLY HIGH
5.7469 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.1045 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6419 BWP

2015 GEL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 5.7469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 4.1045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6425 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4294 to the December average rate of 4.6087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.7469 was up 6.26% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.4086, 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 28,735 BWP
2014 Average 25,497 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 20,522 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,212.37 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.5655
4.1022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BWP 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 4.8465, compared to 4.4373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 1.3456 BWP (High: 5.7469 / Low: 4.4013). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0761 BWP (High: 4.4812 / Low: 4.4051).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3456
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0761

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8288 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 5.2056) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.0564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1492 (+2.95%).

2015 Avg (March) 5.2056
2014 Avg (March) 5.0564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4687 5.3923 5.4294
February 5.4975 5.3853 5.4436
March 5.7469 4.4013 5.2056
April 4.4665 4.2001 4.3768
May 4.3244 4.1045 4.2241
June 4.4561 4.3232 4.3996
July 4.4812 4.4051 4.4425
August 4.4629 4.2310 4.3841
September 4.4903 4.1906 4.3578
October 4.4290 4.2645 4.3549
November 4.5358 4.3977 4.4759
December 4.7222 4.4577 4.6087