YEARLY HIGH
6.0127 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.4369 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2921 LSL

2020 GEL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 6.0127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 4.4369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5758 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9888 to the December average rate of 4.5205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0127 was up 9.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.5061, 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 30,063 LSL
2019 Average 25,667 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 22,184 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,879.13 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.9619
4.3895
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 5.4841, compared to 5.1001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9344 LSL (High: 5.9448 / Low: 5.0104). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1832 LSL (High: 4.6201 / Low: 4.4369).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9344
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4206 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.8308) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5807 (+11.06%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.8308
2019 Avg (April) 5.2502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1142 4.8901 4.9888
February 5.5197 5.1142 5.2701
March 5.9448 5.0104 5.5322
April 6.0127 5.4673 5.8308
May 5.8255 5.4405 5.6708
June 5.7035 5.3479 5.6117
July 5.5872 5.3506 5.4534
August 5.7410 5.3861 5.5627
September 5.4790 5.0248 5.2710
October 5.1869 4.9985 5.1069
November 5.0235 4.5937 4.6862
December 4.6201 4.4369 4.5205