YEARLY HIGH
51.8319 LRD
YEARLY LOW
34.8026 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5389 LRD

2015 GEL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 51.8319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 34.8026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0292 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.8268 to the December average rate of 35.7849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 51.8319 was down 2.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 53.0460, 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 259,159 LRD
2014 Average 250,689 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 174,013 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,146.08 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

53.4493
33.9797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LRD 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 42.6116, compared to 36.4662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.6116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 10.0923 LRD (High: 48.0054 / Low: 37.9131). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 LRD (High: 51.8319 / Low: 51.8215).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.0923
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.9470 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 51.8268) against the same month in 2014 (average: 47.4917), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3351 (+9.13%).

2015 Avg (January) 51.8268
2014 Avg (January) 47.4917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.8319 51.8215 51.8268
February 51.8319 47.7381 48.0465
March 48.0054 37.9131 44.3985
April 37.8079 36.4177 37.4514
May 37.2465 35.7611 36.4746
June 37.9674 36.5643 37.4719
July 37.9711 37.4293 37.7414
August 38.1247 36.6263 37.3603
September 37.4867 35.0307 36.5294
October 36.2715 34.8026 35.6022
November 36.0299 35.0460 35.7787
December 37.0136 35.2725 35.7849