YEARLY HIGH
65.6870 JMD
YEARLY LOW
48.2189 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.6459 JMD

2015 GEL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 65.6870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 48.2189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4681 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.1159 to the December average rate of 50.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 65.6870 was up 1.31% compared to the 2014 peak of 64.8383, 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 328,435 JMD
2014 Average 315,012 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 241,094 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,340.70 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

67.0480
47.6932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to JMD 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 57.1452, compared to 50.1466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.1452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.1466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 14.1234 JMD (High: 65.4672 / Low: 51.3438). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4112 JMD (High: 65.6870 / Low: 65.2758).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.1234
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4112

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 9.6705 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 65.4351) against the same month in 2014 (average: 61.3302), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1049 (+6.69%).

2015 Avg (February) 65.4351
2014 Avg (February) 61.3302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.6018 64.7171 65.1159
February 65.6870 65.2758 65.4351
March 65.4672 51.3438 60.4491
April 51.1830 49.6042 50.7786
May 51.1585 48.9956 49.8152
June 51.8034 50.1702 51.2774
July 51.7197 50.7936 51.4709
August 51.1424 48.6818 50.3898
September 50.2098 48.2189 49.3061
October 50.4484 49.5303 49.9143
November 50.0397 49.4204 49.7777
December 50.2352 49.4808 50.0209