2021 GEL to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.8358 LRD

YEARLY LOW

45.4560 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.6984 LRD

2021 GEL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 55.8358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 45.4560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3798 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.9477 to the December average rate of 46.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 55.8358 was down 21.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 71.0432, 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 279,179 LRD

2020 Average 309,201 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 227,280 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,898.84 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

56.3075

45.1079

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 51.7674, compared to 51.6293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.7674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 6.9284 LRD (High: 54.9839 / Low: 48.0556). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4016 LRD (High: 55.3855 / Low: 54.9839).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.9284

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.8465 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 55.3742) against the same month in 2020 (average: 64.4795), the exchange rate shifted by -9.1053 (-14.12%).

2021 Avg (August) 55.3742

2020 Avg (August) 64.4795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.7398	49.9696	50.9477
February	52.3369	51.6616	52.0729
March	52.3795	50.8064	52.0269
April	50.8465	49.7254	50.2593
May	52.6534	49.7254	50.9472
June	55.1852	52.5767	54.3505
July	55.8262	54.1785	54.9718
August	55.8358	55.0801	55.3742
September	55.3855	54.9839	55.1865
October	54.9839	48.0556	52.0245
November	47.4328	45.5288	46.1779
December	46.8901	45.4560	46.0412