YEARLY HIGH
5446.5950 IDR
YEARLY LOW
4209.6483 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4679.5149 IDR

2020 GEL to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 5446.5950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 4209.6483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1236.9466 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4767.8660 to the December average rate of 4284.9477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5446.5950 was up 0.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 5407.8481, 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 27,232,975 IDR
2019 Average 25,142,379 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 21,048,242 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,184,733.19 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5118.2575
4204.8297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to IDR 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 4813.5619, compared to 4545.4679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 268.0940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4813.5619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4545.4679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 759.1672 IDR (High: 5446.5950 / Low: 4687.4277). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 98.1036 IDR (High: 4336.2648 / Low: 4238.1612).

March Spread (Volatile) ±759.1672
December Spread (Stable) ±98.1036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 315.0425 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -315.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5042.1385) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5301.8425), the exchange rate shifted by -259.7039 (-4.90%).

2020 Avg (March) 5042.1385
2019 Avg (March) 5301.8425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4872.9898 4581.4274 4767.8660
February 5014.8153 4721.0948 4836.9922
March 5446.5950 4687.4277 5042.1385
April 5225.8399 4712.2020 4949.9690
May 4807.6324 4579.9894 4634.9265
June 4836.3898 4435.7367 4649.4794
July 4804.0260 4635.9751 4726.7777
August 4825.0345 4700.8555 4752.0626
September 4859.6774 4437.8524 4668.7487
October 4626.7489 4503.2258 4559.3221
November 4517.1710 4209.6483 4280.9487
December 4336.2648 4238.1612 4284.9477