YEARLY HIGH
0.2987 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2572 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2786 GBP

2019 GEL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.2572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0415 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2910 to the December average rate of 0.2638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2987 was down 7.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3216, 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 1,493 GBP
2018 Average 1,509 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,286 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.47 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2940
0.2587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to GBP 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 0.2861, compared to 0.2710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0171 GBP (High: 0.2963 / Low: 0.2791). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 GBP (High: 0.2872 / Low: 0.2827).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2910) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+2.85%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2910
2018 Avg (January) 0.2830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2987 0.2842 0.2910
February 0.2963 0.2791 0.2899
March 0.2874 0.2799 0.2831
April 0.2872 0.2827 0.2850
May 0.2864 0.2800 0.2828
June 0.2899 0.2754 0.2848
July 0.2857 0.2750 0.2798
August 0.2844 0.2770 0.2810
September 0.2819 0.2698 0.2734
October 0.2769 0.2598 0.2666
November 0.2645 0.2589 0.2616
December 0.2708 0.2572 0.2638