YEARLY HIGH
323.7410 KPW
YEARLY LOW
260.1156 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.9257 KPW

2020 GEL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 323.7410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 260.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.6254 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 312.7486 to the December average rate of 273.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 323.7410 was down 5.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 341.5560, 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 1,618,705 KPW
2019 Average 1,600,598 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,300,578 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318,127.00 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

321.1283
266.7435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KPW 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 298.0181, compared to 281.8334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 298.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 281.8334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 63.0442 KPW (High: 323.1598 / Low: 260.1156). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1539 KPW (High: 291.7342 / Low: 289.5803).

March Spread (Volatile) ±63.0442
August Spread (Stable) ±2.1539

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 17.5170 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.5170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 316.5962) against the same month in 2019 (average: 339.3104), the exchange rate shifted by -22.7142 (-6.69%).

2020 Avg (February) 316.5962
2019 Avg (February) 339.3104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 315.7895 310.8808 312.7486
February 323.7410 311.4187 316.5962
March 323.1598 260.1156 300.3161
April 286.6242 273.9726 282.7991
May 282.5746 279.5031 280.9846
June 305.0847 282.1317 294.6637
July 294.5990 290.7916 292.9017
August 291.7342 289.5803 291.1620
September 292.6829 268.6567 283.3727
October 280.8112 274.8092 279.0755
November 277.7778 263.1579 271.2756
December 275.0342 270.6767 273.2132