YEARLY HIGH
42.0816 JPY
YEARLY LOW
35.7604 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.8068 JPY

2019 GEL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 42.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 35.7604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3212 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9123 to the December average rate of 37.7582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 42.0816 was down 10.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 46.7956, 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 210,408 JPY
2018 Average 222,243 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 178,802 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,605.87 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

42.1417
35.6998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to JPY 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 40.7358, compared to 36.8779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.3403 JPY (High: 41.2182 / Low: 38.8779). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4528 JPY (High: 41.6342 / Low: 41.1814).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.3403
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5379 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 41.4378) against the same month in 2018 (average: 43.3228), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8849 (-4.35%).

2019 Avg (March) 41.4378
2018 Avg (March) 43.3228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.3465 40.1628 40.9123
February 42.0517 41.1835 41.6048
March 42.0816 40.9914 41.4378
April 41.6342 41.1814 41.4538
May 41.2182 38.8779 39.9841
June 39.8873 37.6738 39.0220
July 38.8157 36.6405 37.7745
August 36.4774 35.8254 36.2366
September 36.6612 35.7604 36.3167
October 37.0049 36.0073 36.4902
November 36.9153 36.3144 36.6910
December 38.3163 36.7086 37.7582