YEARLY HIGH
572.8629 LBP
YEARLY LOW
505.0217 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
537.3774 LBP

2019 GEL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 572.8629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 505.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.8412 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 566.6391 to the December average rate of 523.2055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 572.8629 was down 8.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 628.0365, 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 2,864,315 LBP
2018 Average 3,045,444 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,525,108 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339,206.16 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

574.9088
503.7092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LBP 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 558.8051, compared to 515.9497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.8554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 558.8051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 515.9497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 34.3726 LBP (High: 542.9568 / Low: 508.5842). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2880 LBP (High: 512.0787 / Low: 505.7907).

July Spread (Volatile) ±34.3726
November Spread (Stable) ±6.2880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 17.7724 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 568.9755) against the same month in 2018 (average: 615.5804), the exchange rate shifted by -46.6049 (-7.57%).

2019 Avg (February) 568.9755
2018 Avg (February) 615.5804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 570.1564 561.7752 566.6391
February 572.8629 561.3674 568.9755
March 567.3156 560.4109 562.7319
April 562.9309 556.4369 560.1991
May 561.7069 537.2549 549.2160
June 554.9007 527.7333 545.0686
July 542.9568 508.5842 527.2962
August 519.8229 508.1560 515.5112
September 515.4592 506.6180 509.9432
October 514.0133 505.0217 510.0993
November 512.0787 505.7907 509.6425
December 529.7453 509.2352 523.2055