YEARLY HIGH
3.6828 NOK
YEARLY LOW
2.5979 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0335 NOK

2020 GEL to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 3.6828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 2.5979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0849 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1078 to the December average rate of 2.6420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6828 was up 11.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.2937, 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 18,414 NOK
2019 Average 15,634 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 12,990 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,424.46 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4919
2.5648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to NOK 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 3.2233, compared to 2.8437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6503 NOK (High: 3.6828 / Low: 3.0326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0845 NOK (High: 2.6825 / Low: 2.5979).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6503
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1451 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.4146) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2069 (+6.45%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.4146
2019 Avg (March) 3.2077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1854 3.0681 3.1078
February 3.3679 3.1854 3.2679
March 3.6828 3.0326 3.4146
April 3.3877 3.1646 3.2747
May 3.2615 3.0512 3.1504
June 3.1773 2.9633 3.1242
July 3.1088 2.9261 3.0268
August 2.9597 2.8246 2.8946
September 2.9645 2.7845 2.8798
October 2.9417 2.8428 2.8821
November 2.9548 2.6615 2.7370
December 2.6825 2.5979 2.6420