YEARLY HIGH
40.4385 RUB
YEARLY LOW
28.1072 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5704 RUB

2025 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 40.4385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 28.1072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3313 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1849 to the December average rate of 29.2150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 40.4385 was down 2.25% compared to the 2024 peak of 41.3694, 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 202,192 RUB
2024 Average 170,766 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 140,536 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,656.32 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

36.9165
28.1376
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 31.4469, compared to 29.6939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 6.5689 RUB (High: 40.4385 / Low: 33.8696). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6952 RUB (High: 29.9718 / Low: 29.2766).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.5689
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6952

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.1797 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 36.1849) against the same month in 2024 (average: 33.3921), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7929 (+8.36%).

2025 Avg (January) 36.1849
2024 Avg (January) 33.3921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.4385 33.8696 36.1849
February 35.4581 30.8185 33.0052
March 32.5188 29.2481 30.9748
April 31.3163 29.5693 30.2599
May 30.1745 28.1072 29.3876
June 29.2511 28.2975 28.8692
July 30.1301 28.7057 29.1019
August 29.9718 29.2766 29.6725
September 31.4128 29.8878 30.7409
October 30.4590 29.0229 29.8332
November 30.1017 28.7780 29.5996
December 29.9985 28.1470 29.2150