YEARLY HIGH
441.9480 KRW
YEARLY LOW
325.9759 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
380.2141 KRW

2020 GEL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 441.9480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 325.9759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.9721 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.2044 to the December average rate of 332.1762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 441.9480 was up 1.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 435.2749, 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 2,209,740 KRW
2019 Average 2,070,548 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,629,880 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 579,860.48 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

429.1916
323.3566
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 399.0240, compared to 361.4043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.6197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 399.0240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 361.4043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 88.3642 KRW (High: 441.9480 / Low: 353.5838). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7281 KRW (High: 386.7844 / Low: 382.0564).

March Spread (Volatile) ±88.3642
August Spread (Stable) ±4.7281

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 21.2258 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.2258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 405.4206) against the same month in 2019 (average: 422.3812), the exchange rate shifted by -16.9605 (-4.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 405.4206
2019 Avg (March) 422.3812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.8304 400.3258 405.2044
February 437.2842 411.8875 420.3720
March 441.9480 353.5838 405.4206
April 391.3323 373.7702 384.1948
May 389.6452 378.7888 383.8130
June 408.3780 381.1630 395.1390
July 392.6350 384.3780 390.2619
August 386.7844 382.0564 384.0963
September 386.2732 347.6955 370.9475
October 363.3520 348.9258 354.8371
November 350.8195 328.5465 336.1067
December 337.8305 325.9759 332.1762