YEARLY HIGH
675.7387 IQD
YEARLY LOW
444.7325 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
536.4305 IQD

2015 GEL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 675.7387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 444.7325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 231.0062 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 662.5881 to the December average rate of 458.0871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 675.7387 was down 0.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 680.9247, 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 3,378,693 IQD
2014 Average 3,330,328 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,223,663 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,155,030.93 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

693.7991
436.6587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to IQD 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 585.8183, compared to 487.0427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 98.7756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 585.8183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 487.0427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 147.6887 IQD (High: 675.7387 / Low: 528.0500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8447 IQD (High: 675.0939 / Low: 670.2492).

March Spread (Volatile) ±147.6887
February Spread (Stable) ±4.8447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 95.7685 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -95.7685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 619.9976) against the same month in 2014 (average: 667.1662), the exchange rate shifted by -47.1686 (-7.07%).

2015 Avg (March) 619.9976
2014 Avg (March) 667.1662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 675.4602 642.2467 662.5881
February 675.0939 670.2492 672.3708
March 675.7387 528.0500 619.9976
April 530.6112 512.1951 524.2291
May 520.7080 500.2734 511.3110
June 531.7439 514.6034 524.4134
July 530.5695 518.0973 524.4799
August 524.5267 475.5071 499.1152
September 502.8305 476.4524 487.6294
October 501.6309 471.9694 491.3924
November 496.3968 444.7325 461.5522
December 462.9597 451.2919 458.0871