YEARLY HIGH
0.5096 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4414 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4722 CAD

2019 GEL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.4414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4995 to the December average rate of 0.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5096 was down 6.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5436, 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 2,548 CAD
2018 Average 2,610 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,207 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.13 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5049
0.4397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CAD 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 0.4936, compared to 0.4508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0316 CAD (High: 0.4903 / Low: 0.4587). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 CAD (High: 0.4485 / Low: 0.4436).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0316
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.4995) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+2.76%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.4995
2018 Avg (January) 0.4861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5096 0.4944 0.4995
February 0.5042 0.4886 0.4977
March 0.5012 0.4950 0.4984
April 0.4998 0.4942 0.4966
May 0.4980 0.4818 0.4892
June 0.4903 0.4587 0.4799
July 0.4681 0.4443 0.4572
August 0.4567 0.4479 0.4533
September 0.4536 0.4442 0.4474
October 0.4508 0.4414 0.4451
November 0.4485 0.4436 0.4461
December 0.4619 0.4459 0.4555