YEARLY HIGH
8.1094 MXN
YEARLY LOW
5.9466 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9068 MXN

2020 GEL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 8.1094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 5.9466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1628 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5342 to the December average rate of 6.0563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.1094 was up 10.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.3658, 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 40,547 MXN
2019 Average 34,222 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 29,733 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,814.09 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.7647
5.9010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MXN 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 7.1373, compared to 6.6763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3322 MXN (High: 8.1094 / Low: 6.7772). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1668 MXN (High: 6.6253 / Low: 6.4584).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3322
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.4121) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.1800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2322 (+3.23%).

2020 Avg (March) 7.4121
2019 Avg (March) 7.1800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6253 6.4584 6.5342
February 7.0297 6.4582 6.6308
March 8.1094 6.7772 7.4121
April 7.9988 7.3261 7.6094
May 7.7623 6.9452 7.3230
June 7.5476 6.8100 7.3141
July 7.4280 7.1019 7.2901
August 7.3398 7.0397 7.1673
September 7.0794 6.5198 6.8085
October 6.7585 6.4693 6.5877
November 6.5769 6.0343 6.1479
December 6.1308 5.9466 6.0563