2015 GEL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.5777 RUB

YEARLY LOW

20.8808 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.1875 RUB

2015 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 39.5777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 20.8808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6969 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.3006 to the December average rate of 29.2586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 39.5777 was up 4.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 38.0172, 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 197,888 RUB

2014 Average 109,485 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 104,404 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,484.45 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

37.8759

20.4175

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to RUB 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 28.9920, compared to 27.3829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 9.5206 RUB (High: 35.3031 / Low: 25.7825). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6337 RUB (High: 27.8887 / Low: 26.2550).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.5206

November Spread (Stable) ±1.6337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.2167 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 36.4210) against the same month in 2014 (average: 20.1136), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3074 (+81.08%).

2015 Avg (February) 36.4210

2014 Avg (February) 20.1136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.4569	33.3267	36.3006
February	39.5777	34.7531	36.4210
March	35.3031	25.7825	31.6692
April	25.7318	22.0566	23.4524
May	22.7789	20.8808	21.8724
June	24.7114	22.9629	24.2365
July	26.9044	24.7254	25.4060
August	29.6957	27.0559	28.1552
September	29.0625	26.6790	27.8981
October	27.6503	25.7346	26.4214
November	27.8887	26.2550	27.1582
December	30.6228	27.7703	29.2586