YEARLY HIGH
3.0764 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.9304 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0341 SBD

2025 GEL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GEL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 3.0764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.9304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1460 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9692 to the December average rate of 3.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 3.0764 was down 6.62% compared to the 2024 peak of 3.2946, 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 15,382 SBD
2024 Average 15,501 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 14,652 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 730.01 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

3.0747
2.9597
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 3.0218, compared to 3.0463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0979 SBD (High: 3.0384 / Low: 2.9406). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 SBD (High: 3.0610 / Low: 3.0434).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0979
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2025: 3.0651) against the same month in 2024 (average: 3.0902), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0251 (-0.81%).

2025 Avg (July) 3.0651
2024 Avg (July) 3.0902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9980 2.9304 2.9692
February 3.0384 2.9406 3.0005
March 3.0404 3.0057 3.0297
April 3.0502 3.0057 3.0287
May 3.0527 3.0346 3.0427
June 3.0715 3.0452 3.0600
July 3.0764 3.0534 3.0651
August 3.0610 3.0434 3.0507
September 3.0572 3.0180 3.0461
October 3.0509 3.0204 3.0342
November 3.0534 3.0260 3.0430
December 3.0597 3.0192 3.0388