YEARLY HIGH
4.4452 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.2437 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6082 SBD

2015 GEL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 4.4452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 3.2437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2015 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3094 to the December average rate of 3.3827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.4452 was up 2.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.3413, 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 22,226 SBD
2014 Average 20,767 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 16,219 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,007.30 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.4748
3.2169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SBD 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 3.8330, compared to 3.3834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.9904 SBD (High: 4.4452 / Low: 3.4548). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0459 SBD (High: 3.4047 / Low: 3.3587).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9904
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0459

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6356 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 4.0714) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.1535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0821 (-1.98%).

2015 Avg (March) 4.0714
2014 Avg (March) 4.1535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3507 4.2640 4.3094
February 4.4331 4.3040 4.3700
March 4.4452 3.4548 4.0714
April 3.4788 3.3145 3.4358
May 3.4004 3.2621 3.3287
June 3.5302 3.3634 3.4826
July 3.5310 3.4776 3.5039
August 3.5099 3.3070 3.4313
September 3.3747 3.2437 3.3217
October 3.3813 3.2836 3.3339
November 3.3806 3.2907 3.3266
December 3.4047 3.3587 3.3827