2020 GEL to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 26.8097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 21.1493.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6604 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5024 to the December average rate of 22.4591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.8097 was up 3.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.8666, 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 2020.
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 22.9723, compared to 23.4642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4919 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.2530 RUB (High: 26.8097 / Low: 22.5567). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9099 RUB (High: 24.4975 / Low: 23.5876).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 1.2380 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 24.7847) against the same month in 2019 (average: 24.3278), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4569 (+1.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1367 | 21.1493 | 21.5024 |
| February | 23.9188 | 22.0379 | 22.5833 |
| March | 26.8097 | 22.5567 | 24.7847 |
| April | 24.4302 | 22.7726 | 23.5467 |
| May | 23.5820 | 22.0254 | 22.7234 |
| June | 23.2169 | 21.4835 | 22.6930 |
| July | 24.0744 | 22.9276 | 23.2738 |
| August | 24.4738 | 23.5613 | 23.8949 |
| September | 24.6835 | 23.1942 | 23.9372 |
| October | 24.4975 | 23.5876 | 24.0549 |
| November | 24.7944 | 22.4919 | 23.1652 |
| December | 23.1199 | 22.1591 | 22.4591 |