YEARLY HIGH
37.2706 JPY
YEARLY LOW
31.1173 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.1959 JPY

2021 GEL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 37.2706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 31.1173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1533 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4236 to the December average rate of 36.7597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 37.2706 was down 6.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 39.6737, 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 186,353 JPY
2020 Average 172,013 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 155,586 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,766.72 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

37.2933
30.8900
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 32.4869, compared to 35.9049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.9049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 2.1495 JPY (High: 33.7149 / Low: 31.5654). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5277 JPY (High: 35.7313 / Low: 35.2035).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1495
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8523 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 36.7597) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.4962), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2635 (+16.71%).

2021 Avg (December) 36.7597
2020 Avg (December) 31.4962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.7330 31.1173 31.4236
February 32.1070 31.5018 31.8187
March 32.8205 32.0865 32.6145
April 32.3436 31.2706 31.7622
May 33.7149 31.5654 32.3787
June 35.5201 33.5881 34.9238
July 35.8360 34.8578 35.3277
August 35.7313 35.2035 35.4284
September 35.9931 35.1546 35.4473
October 36.5968 35.3974 36.1176
November 37.1098 35.8402 36.3489
December 37.2706 36.1242 36.7597