YEARLY HIGH
1.4234 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3072 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3810 SAR

2024 GEL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GEL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1.4234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 1.3072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1162 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4017 to the December average rate of 1.3348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.4234 was down 5.87% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.5122, 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 7,117 SAR
2023 Average 7,153 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,536 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 581.13 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.4221
1.3226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SAR 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 1.3891, compared to 1.3730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.0824 SAR (High: 1.4100 / Low: 1.3276). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 SAR (High: 1.3827 / Low: 1.3681).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0824
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0531 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1.4139) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.4196), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-0.41%).

2024 Avg (February) 1.4139
2023 Avg (February) 1.4196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4127 1.3941 1.4017
February 1.4234 1.4072 1.4139
March 1.4153 1.3813 1.4023
April 1.4102 1.3918 1.4020
May 1.4100 1.3276 1.3840
June 1.3535 1.3072 1.3309
July 1.3895 1.3398 1.3719
August 1.4006 1.3839 1.3919
September 1.3991 1.3716 1.3885
October 1.3827 1.3681 1.3769
November 1.3837 1.3358 1.3737
December 1.3420 1.3091 1.3348