YEARLY HIGH
0.2922 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2226 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2512 GBP

2020 GEL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.2922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.2226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0696 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2658 to the December average rate of 0.2257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2922 was down 2.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2987, 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 1,461 GBP
2019 Average 1,393 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,113 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348.17 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2758
0.2212
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 0.2625, compared to 0.2398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0531 GBP (High: 0.2922 / Low: 0.2391). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 GBP (High: 0.2675 / Low: 0.2620).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2695) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2831), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0137 (-4.83%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2695
2019 Avg (March) 0.2831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2675 0.2620 0.2658
February 0.2795 0.2620 0.2713
March 0.2922 0.2391 0.2695
April 0.2590 0.2457 0.2532
May 0.2582 0.2496 0.2539
June 0.2676 0.2493 0.2616
July 0.2624 0.2464 0.2570
August 0.2485 0.2421 0.2462
September 0.2519 0.2311 0.2431
October 0.2418 0.2354 0.2389
November 0.2388 0.2226 0.2281
December 0.2295 0.2227 0.2257