YEARLY HIGH
587.8463 MMK
YEARLY LOW
505.7190 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
541.4472 MMK

2019 GEL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 587.8463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 505.7190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.1273 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 575.6075 to the December average rate of 518.6946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 587.8463 was down 11.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 664.6262, 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 2,939,232 MMK
2018 Average 2,902,478 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,528,595 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 410,636.41 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

583.1814
504.0471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MMK 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 564.9844, compared to 517.9100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 47.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 564.9844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 517.9100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 32.0481 MMK (High: 562.8712 / Low: 530.8231). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5443 MMK (High: 519.0056 / Low: 510.4613).

June Spread (Volatile) ±32.0481
September Spread (Stable) ±8.5443

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 22.5587 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.5587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 576.5869) against the same month in 2018 (average: 541.9563), the exchange rate shifted by +34.6305 (+6.39%).

2019 Avg (February) 576.5869
2018 Avg (February) 541.9563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 580.6215 569.1418 575.6075
February 587.8463 568.4515 576.5869
March 574.7739 562.6334 568.0022
April 569.4861 559.2247 562.8614
May 562.3111 544.4385 556.6648
June 562.8712 530.8231 550.1835
July 539.4806 507.8798 527.6248
August 521.5546 510.4412 517.4793
September 519.0056 510.4613 516.4929
October 520.7416 511.6941 516.5268
November 515.4703 505.7190 510.6417
December 528.5858 507.3568 518.6946