YEARLY HIGH
5.5061 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.7514 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1338 LSL

2019 GEL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 5.5061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 4.7514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7547 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2156 to the December average rate of 4.9850, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.5061 was down 13.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.3350, 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 27,531 LSL
2018 Average 26,627 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 23,757 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,773.55 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.3989
4.8580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LSL 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 5.2539, compared to 5.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.5535 LSL (High: 5.5061 / Low: 4.9527). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1701 LSL (High: 5.3401 / Low: 5.1700).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5535
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1701

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 0.3673 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 5.2703) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.3996), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1293 (-2.39%).

2019 Avg (June) 5.2703
2018 Avg (June) 5.3996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4148 5.0238 5.2156
February 5.3498 5.0053 5.1956
March 5.4535 5.2594 5.3538
April 5.3519 5.1762 5.2502
May 5.3401 5.1700 5.2381
June 5.5061 4.9527 5.2703
July 5.0733 4.7514 4.9030
August 5.2788 4.8169 5.1616
September 5.1786 4.9382 5.0188
October 5.1618 4.9213 5.0288
November 5.1195 4.9123 4.9851
December 5.1326 4.8957 4.9850