YEARLY HIGH
0.5082 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.4009 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4471 LYD

2020 GEL to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.5082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.4009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1073 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4864 to the December average rate of 0.4082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5082 was down 3.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5289, 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 2,541 LYD
2019 Average 2,486 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,004 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 536.48 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5040
0.3995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LYD 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 0.4660, compared to 0.4282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0930 LYD (High: 0.5058 / Low: 0.4128). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 LYD (High: 0.4105 / Low: 0.4054).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0930
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.4953) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5232), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0279 (-5.33%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.4953
2019 Avg (February) 0.5232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4917 0.4836 0.4864
February 0.5082 0.4838 0.4953
March 0.5058 0.4128 0.4683
April 0.4501 0.4295 0.4443
May 0.4458 0.4401 0.4427
June 0.4786 0.4419 0.4591
July 0.4585 0.4454 0.4529
August 0.4473 0.4402 0.4434
September 0.4441 0.4103 0.4306
October 0.4290 0.4195 0.4241
November 0.4218 0.4009 0.4099
December 0.4105 0.4054 0.4082