2019 GEL to SCR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 GEL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the GEL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 5.2082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 4.2419.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9663 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1259 to the December average rate of 4.7386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.2082 was down 11.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.8654, 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 2019.
GEL to SCR 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 5.0633, compared to 4.6700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3933 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.5190 SCR (High: 4.7610 / Low: 4.2419). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 SCR (High: 4.6568 / Low: 4.5966).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1633 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 5.1566) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.5357), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3791 (-6.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1493 | 5.0875 | 5.1259 |
| February | 5.2082 | 5.0781 | 5.1566 |
| March | 5.1921 | 5.0681 | 5.1063 |
| April | 5.1341 | 5.0566 | 5.0836 |
| May | 5.0609 | 4.8763 | 4.9716 |
| June | 5.0313 | 4.7757 | 4.9356 |
| July | 4.8946 | 4.6078 | 4.7723 |
| August | 4.7610 | 4.2419 | 4.6399 |
| September | 4.6568 | 4.5966 | 4.6270 |
| October | 4.6657 | 4.5886 | 4.6278 |
| November | 4.7636 | 4.3695 | 4.6141 |
| December | 4.8000 | 4.6126 | 4.7386 |