YEARLY HIGH
2.5314 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.9316 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2249 CNY

2020 GEL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 2.5314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 1.9316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5998 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4062 to the December average rate of 1.9854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5314 was down 1.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5786, 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 12,657 CNY
2019 Average 12,277 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 9,658 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,999.01 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5086
1.9378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CNY 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 2.3281, compared to 2.1216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4588 CNY (High: 2.5151 / Low: 2.0562). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 CNY (High: 1.9999 / Low: 1.9644).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4588
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1214 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.4610) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0804 (-3.16%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.4610
2019 Avg (February) 2.5415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4436 2.3857 2.4062
February 2.5314 2.4002 2.4610
March 2.5151 2.0562 2.3432
April 2.2526 2.1565 2.2219
May 2.2439 2.1969 2.2178
June 2.4007 2.2306 2.3186
July 2.3131 2.2573 2.2816
August 2.2629 2.2161 2.2421
September 2.2252 2.0271 2.1456
October 2.1155 2.0560 2.0849
November 2.0655 1.9316 1.9902
December 1.9999 1.9644 1.9854