YEARLY HIGH
1.6971 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.2326 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3879 LTL

2015 GEL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.6971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 1.2326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4644 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6658 to the December average rate of 1.2979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6971 was up 5.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.6138, 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 8,485 LTL
2014 Average 7,393 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 6,163 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,322.22 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.7283
1.2235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LTL 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 1.4699, compared to 1.3059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.3836 LTL (High: 1.6965 / Low: 1.3129). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 LTL (High: 1.6952 / Low: 1.6794).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3836
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 0.2453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.6658) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2279 (+15.85%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.6658
2014 Avg (January) 1.4379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6971 1.6220 1.6658
February 1.6952 1.6794 1.6862
March 1.6965 1.3129 1.5439
April 1.3092 1.2636 1.2986
May 1.3247 1.2589 1.2783
June 1.3812 1.2733 1.3466
July 1.3787 1.3586 1.3708
August 1.3633 1.2495 1.3205
September 1.2874 1.2326 1.2656
October 1.3000 1.2624 1.2746
November 1.3162 1.2907 1.3060
December 1.3161 1.2871 1.2979