2019 GEL to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 25.8666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 21.3060.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5606 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.0537 to the December average rate of 21.7374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 25.8666 was down 9.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 28.5704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.1481, compared to 21.9093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2388 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.7969 RUB (High: 23.8349 / Low: 22.0380). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4592 RUB (High: 21.7652 / Low: 21.3060).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0747 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 25.0537) against the same month in 2018 (average: 22.1547), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8990 (+13.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8666 | 24.6514 | 25.0537 |
| February | 25.2731 | 24.4464 | 24.8003 |
| March | 24.7850 | 23.7679 | 24.3278 |
| April | 24.3569 | 23.6368 | 23.9600 |
| May | 24.1780 | 23.1152 | 23.5965 |
| June | 23.8349 | 22.0380 | 23.1506 |
| July | 22.8215 | 21.4141 | 22.0759 |
| August | 22.9079 | 21.8073 | 22.4948 |
| September | 22.7154 | 21.4804 | 21.9317 |
| October | 22.0610 | 21.4789 | 21.6990 |
| November | 21.7652 | 21.3060 | 21.5170 |
| December | 22.0238 | 21.5352 | 21.7374 |