YEARLY HIGH
128.4173 MRO
YEARLY LOW
103.1792 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.0039 MRO

2020 GEL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 128.4173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 103.1792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2381 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.0569 to the December average rate of 108.3746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 128.4173 was down 5.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 135.4839, 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 642,086 MRO
2019 Average 634,904 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 515,896 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,190.38 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

127.3809
105.8083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MRO 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 118.2138, compared to 111.7939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.2138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.7939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 25.0075 MRO (High: 128.1867 / Low: 103.1792). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8544 MRO (High: 115.7212 / Low: 114.8669).

March Spread (Volatile) ±25.0075
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8544

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.9484 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 125.5832) against the same month in 2019 (average: 134.5931), the exchange rate shifted by -9.0100 (-6.69%).

2020 Avg (February) 125.5832
2019 Avg (February) 134.5931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.2632 123.3161 124.0569
February 128.4173 123.5294 125.5832
March 128.1867 103.1792 119.1254
April 113.6943 108.6758 112.1770
May 112.0879 110.8696 111.4572
June 121.0169 111.9122 116.8832
July 116.8576 115.3473 116.1843
August 115.7212 114.8669 115.4943
September 116.0976 106.5672 112.4045
October 111.3885 109.0076 110.6999
November 110.1852 104.3860 107.6060
December 109.0969 107.3684 108.3746