YEARLY HIGH
628.0634 MMK
YEARLY LOW
397.7552 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
503.1409 MMK

2021 GEL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 628.0634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 397.7552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 230.3082 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 402.8516 to the December average rate of 574.8966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 628.0634 was up 20.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 521.4174, 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 3,140,317 MMK
2020 Average 2,218,848 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,988,776 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,151,541.16 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

622.7051
382.8650
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 443.8376, compared to 562.4442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 118.6066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 443.8376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 562.4442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 72.8892 MMK (High: 601.8524 / Low: 528.9633). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8697 MMK (High: 535.4005 / Low: 527.5308).

September Spread (Volatile) ±72.8892
August Spread (Stable) ±7.8697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 32.4683 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.4683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 602.7184) against the same month in 2020 (average: 400.6743), the exchange rate shifted by +202.0442 (+50.43%).

2021 Avg (October) 602.7184
2020 Avg (October) 400.6743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 406.8502 397.7552 402.8516
February 428.1422 400.9222 422.8170
March 424.7203 413.4779 422.5373
April 451.4999 408.1135 418.9376
May 505.1756 450.0054 473.9234
June 529.9142 504.9315 521.9587
July 535.2955 520.0508 527.1919
August 535.4005 527.5308 530.8473
September 601.8524 528.9633 568.7611
October 628.0634 569.7952 602.7184
November 580.9136 563.4625 570.2501
December 580.9985 571.7966 574.8966