YEARLY HIGH
435.2749 KRW
YEARLY LOW
389.9494 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
414.1526 KRW

2019 GEL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 435.2749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 389.9494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.3255 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 420.8793 to the December average rate of 405.3791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 435.2749 was down 6.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 467.2679, 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 2,176,375 KRW
2018 Average 2,215,311 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,949,747 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226,627.48 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

433.4251
390.1835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KRW 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 423.9662, compared to 404.3389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.6273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 423.9662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 404.3389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 31.7996 KRW (High: 435.1213 / Low: 403.3217). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5714 KRW (High: 423.9313 / Low: 419.3598).

June Spread (Volatile) ±31.7996
March Spread (Stable) ±4.5714

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 12.5891 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 429.8216) against the same month in 2018 (average: 438.6827), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8610 (-2.02%).

2019 Avg (May) 429.8216
2018 Avg (May) 438.6827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 426.8935 415.9690 420.8793
February 428.1706 415.2771 423.3310
March 423.9313 419.3598 422.3812
April 430.4105 420.1108 423.9399
May 435.2749 423.7010 429.8216
June 435.1213 403.3217 423.4442
July 420.4365 399.7680 410.8551
August 419.0696 405.2181 413.2816
September 412.8469 398.5538 403.6080
October 405.8799 392.8162 399.1227
November 397.2101 389.9494 393.7870
December 412.8229 398.5497 405.3791