2015 GEL to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.4237 SDG

YEARLY LOW

2.4802 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7618 SDG

2015 GEL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 3.4237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 2.4802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9435 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3203 to the December average rate of 2.5697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.4237 was up 4.60% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.2731, 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 17,118 SDG

2014 Average 16,177 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 12,401 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,717.25 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.4602

2.4574

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SDG 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 2.9458, compared to 2.5778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.7767 SDG (High: 3.3923 / Low: 2.6156). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 SDG (High: 2.5553 / Low: 2.5306).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7767

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

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 0.4836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 3.3203) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.2316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0888 (+2.75%).

2015 Avg (January) 3.3203

2014 Avg (January) 3.2316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.4237	3.2240	3.3203
February	3.3944	3.2978	3.3767
March	3.3923	2.6156	3.1224
April	2.6647	2.5675	2.6388
May	2.6363	2.5252	2.5716
June	2.6682	2.5886	2.6451
July	2.6642	2.6321	2.6491
August	2.6522	2.5244	2.6150
September	2.5796	2.4802	2.5409
October	2.5723	2.5276	2.5498
November	2.5553	2.5306	2.5425
December	2.6507	2.5221	2.5697