YEARLY HIGH
2372.2803 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1904.1937 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2177.8286 PYG

2020 GEL to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 2372.2803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1904.1937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 468.0866 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2261.5293 to the December average rate of 2111.5633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2372.2803 was up 1.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 2339.0224, 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 11,861,402 PYG
2019 Average 11,084,185 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 9,520,968 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,340,433.16 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2319.9769
2019.3169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to PYG 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 2172.8979, compared to 2182.7593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.8614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2172.8979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2182.7593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 468.0866 PYG (High: 2372.2803 / Low: 1904.1937). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.3588 PYG (High: 2273.6290 / Low: 2249.2702).

March Spread (Volatile) ±468.0866
January Spread (Stable) ±24.3588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 145.9366 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -145.9366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2190.3086) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2282.5244), the exchange rate shifted by -92.2158 (-4.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 2190.3086
2019 Avg (March) 2282.5244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2273.6290 2249.2702 2261.5293
February 2357.1463 2257.8845 2294.9219
March 2372.2803 1904.1937 2190.3086
April 2071.8982 1998.8319 2044.3719
May 2086.3312 2027.1440 2052.3417
June 2255.6120 2084.7193 2193.9142
July 2272.1202 2213.2833 2242.2776
August 2260.5462 2234.5631 2248.7325
September 2274.3894 2080.2445 2198.3143
October 2186.0432 2131.1849 2175.3760
November 2169.4156 2054.8631 2120.2921
December 2142.8456 2052.6063 2111.5633