2021 GEL to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GEL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GEL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 17.1378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 14.7757.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3621 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6419 to the December average rate of 16.9606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.1378 was down 6.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.3453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
GEL to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.4709, compared to 16.5982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1273 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.9161 GMD (High: 15.6994 / Low: 14.7832). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2404 GMD (High: 15.6115 / Low: 15.3711).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4847 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 16.9606) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.7123), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2483 (+7.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.7777 | 15.5354 | 15.6419 |
| February | 15.6115 | 15.3711 | 15.5165 |
| March | 15.4819 | 15.0293 | 15.3760 |
| April | 15.0629 | 14.7757 | 14.8913 |
| May | 15.6994 | 14.7832 | 15.1834 |
| June | 16.4734 | 15.6902 | 16.2161 |
| July | 16.6357 | 16.1580 | 16.3864 |
| August | 16.6385 | 16.3978 | 16.4957 |
| September | 16.7823 | 16.4434 | 16.5488 |
| October | 16.6400 | 16.3990 | 16.5434 |
| November | 16.9386 | 16.4297 | 16.6540 |
| December | 17.1378 | 16.7680 | 16.9606 |