YEARLY HIGH
0.3511 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2644 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3027 CHF

2020 GEL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.3511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.2644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0867 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3370 to the December average rate of 0.2697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3511 was down 8.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3825, 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 1,756 CHF
2019 Average 1,767 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,322 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 433.40 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3506
0.2623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CHF 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 0.3198, compared to 0.2856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0647 CHF (High: 0.3451 / Low: 0.2804). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 CHF (High: 0.2720 / Low: 0.2679).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.3432) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3775), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0343 (-9.07%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.3432
2019 Avg (February) 0.3775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3409 0.3333 0.3370
February 0.3511 0.3334 0.3432
March 0.3451 0.2804 0.3191
April 0.3093 0.2942 0.3050
May 0.3050 0.3000 0.3025
June 0.3262 0.3014 0.3118
July 0.3095 0.2936 0.3041
August 0.2975 0.2922 0.2944
September 0.2980 0.2744 0.2882
October 0.2868 0.2801 0.2830
November 0.2831 0.2644 0.2743
December 0.2720 0.2679 0.2697