YEARLY HIGH
3258.6878 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2926.0884 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3095.6073 LAK

2019 GEL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 3258.6878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 2926.0884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 332.5994 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3212.6969 to the December average rate of 3069.4717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3258.6878 was down 6.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 3494.9961, 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 16,293,439 LAK
2018 Average 16,946,119 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 14,630,442 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,662,997.00 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3259.1692
2946.5001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LAK 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 3188.5175, compared to 3002.6971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 185.8205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3188.5175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3002.6971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 186.5445 LAK (High: 3112.6329 / Low: 2926.0884). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.6238 LAK (High: 3220.4575 / Low: 3189.8336).

July Spread (Volatile) ±186.5445
April Spread (Stable) ±30.6238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 95.5512 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -95.5512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 3233.1134) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3373.9940), the exchange rate shifted by -140.8806 (-4.18%).

2019 Avg (February) 3233.1134
2018 Avg (February) 3373.9940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3236.2598 3185.4572 3212.6969
February 3258.6878 3189.5905 3233.1134
March 3225.5052 3187.6995 3200.9497
April 3220.4575 3189.8336 3204.4576
May 3203.1490 3083.2442 3147.3401
June 3188.5793 3030.5944 3132.5475
July 3112.6329 2926.0884 3036.9962
August 2993.5727 2932.9342 2974.0642
September 2983.7838 2941.8465 2972.5559
October 3001.6978 2946.5774 2978.8730
November 2998.3979 2963.6255 2984.2213
December 3111.1311 2985.4970 3069.4717