YEARLY HIGH
39.6737 JPY
YEARLY LOW
30.2965 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4154 JPY

2020 GEL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 39.6737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 30.2965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3772 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9596 to the December average rate of 31.4962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.6737 was down 5.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 42.0816, 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 198,369 JPY
2019 Average 193,943 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 151,482 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,886.25 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.3866
30.7167
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 35.8545, compared to 32.9764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.8545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.9764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.1508 JPY (High: 38.9676 / Low: 31.8168). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4930 JPY (High: 31.7503 / Low: 31.2573).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.1508
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.7784 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 38.6641) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.6048), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9408 (-7.07%).

2020 Avg (February) 38.6641
2019 Avg (February) 41.6048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.3262 37.5069 37.9596
February 39.6737 37.5045 38.6641
March 38.9676 31.8168 35.8857
April 34.4043 32.6624 33.8913
May 33.8414 33.0890 33.4801
June 37.1608 33.9309 35.2459
July 35.2169 33.8250 34.7476
August 34.6335 34.0447 34.2918
September 34.5743 31.4731 33.2574
October 32.9800 32.1969 32.6264
November 32.2731 30.2965 31.4392
December 31.7503 31.2573 31.4962