YEARLY HIGH
547.5785 LBP
YEARLY LOW
276.7626 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
486.5847 LBP

2020 GEL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 547.5785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 276.7626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 270.8159 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 525.9324 to the December average rate of 459.8649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 547.5785 was down 4.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 572.8629, 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 2,737,893 LBP
2019 Average 2,685,926 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,383,813 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,354,079.73 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

539.6885
449.0796
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 500.1914, compared to 472.9779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.2134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 500.1914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 472.9779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 219.8247 LBP (High: 545.6383 / Low: 325.8136). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8806 LBP (High: 491.5226 / Low: 486.6420).

March Spread (Volatile) ±219.8247
August Spread (Stable) ±4.8806

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 34.1153 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.1153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 497.2169) against the same month in 2019 (average: 545.0686), the exchange rate shifted by -47.8517 (-8.78%).

2020 Avg (June) 497.2169
2019 Avg (June) 545.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 533.5835 522.1265 525.9324
February 544.2430 523.1289 532.1378
March 545.6383 325.8136 498.0225
April 481.3658 462.1849 475.5501
May 474.9212 469.8033 472.2885
June 547.5785 474.5182 497.2169
July 495.9083 276.7626 485.4399
August 491.5226 486.6420 489.4057
September 493.3071 451.8369 476.9583
October 473.3229 462.2408 469.5685
November 466.7659 442.5819 456.6303
December 463.3993 454.8504 459.8649