YEARLY HIGH
497.1678 IQD
YEARLY LOW
455.3482 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
482.0667 IQD

2024 GEL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GEL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 497.1678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 455.3482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.8196 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 489.5393 to the December average rate of 465.3041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 497.1678 was down 15.44% compared to the 2023 peak of 587.9276, 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 2,485,839 IQD
2023 Average 2,591,386 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,276,741 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,097.90 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

496.8738
461.9386
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 485.0939, compared to 479.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 485.0939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 479.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 28.8077 IQD (High: 492.4845 / Low: 463.6768). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6359 IQD (High: 482.6447 / Low: 477.0089).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.8077
October Spread (Stable) ±5.6359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 18.3472 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.3472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 493.9625) against the same month in 2023 (average: 552.4084), the exchange rate shifted by -58.4459 (-10.58%).

2024 Avg (February) 493.9625
2023 Avg (February) 552.4084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 493.7327 485.0331 489.5393
February 497.1678 491.4377 493.9625
March 494.5234 482.5286 489.5255
April 492.4489 485.9570 489.4890
May 492.4845 463.6768 483.1971
June 472.6272 455.3482 464.8499
July 485.2644 467.6786 478.9334
August 488.8848 479.9172 485.1558
September 488.7729 478.9762 484.8629
October 482.6447 477.0089 480.5968
November 484.2990 464.9009 479.3847
December 468.4175 456.6289 465.3041