YEARLY HIGH
8846.2003 BYR
YEARLY LOW
5992.3782 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7270.3302 BYR

2015 GEL to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 8846.2003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 5992.3782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2853.8222 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7956.9696 to the December average rate of 7637.9148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 8846.2003 was up 40.28% compared to the 2014 peak of 6305.9568, 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 44,231,002 BYR
2014 Average 29,095,727 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 29,961,891 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,269,110.80 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

8856.0255
5953.6029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BYR 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 7292.1054, compared to 7248.5551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.5503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7292.1054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7248.5551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 2583.0938 BYR (High: 8802.3223 / Low: 6219.2285). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 218.1402 BYR (High: 6885.9352 / Low: 6667.7950).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2583.0938
July Spread (Stable) ±218.1402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 1443.7528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1443.7528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 8614.1569) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5543.3058), the exchange rate shifted by +3070.8511 (+55.40%).

2015 Avg (February) 8614.1569
2014 Avg (February) 5543.3058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8802.3223 6219.2285 7956.9696
February 8846.2003 8396.0162 8614.1569
March 8585.7831 6547.8036 7824.4571
April 6563.5636 6173.1001 6380.7043
May 6481.3308 5992.3782 6195.4714
June 6895.5257 6452.0082 6780.8728
July 6885.9352 6667.7950 6774.3258
August 7535.2803 6711.2573 7005.3697
September 7500.0265 7129.7474 7367.9079
October 7419.6584 7173.4009 7280.1403
November 7605.0519 7277.5181 7425.6718
December 7773.1295 7521.7692 7637.9148