2019 GEL to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 GEL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the GEL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 18.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 15.0676.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0159 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8637 to the December average rate of 15.6087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.0835 was down 7.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.5240, 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 SDG 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 17.3050, compared to 15.4041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9009 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 1.1051 SDG (High: 17.7607 / Low: 16.6556). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1894 SDG (High: 15.2779 / Low: 15.0885).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1566 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 17.9559) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.7911), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1648 (+164.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.0013 | 17.7248 | 17.8637 |
| February | 18.0835 | 17.7088 | 17.9559 |
| March | 17.9135 | 17.6778 | 17.7603 |
| April | 17.7607 | 16.6556 | 17.5580 |
| May | 16.7006 | 16.0799 | 16.4014 |
| June | 16.5879 | 15.7755 | 16.2906 |
| July | 16.1449 | 15.1918 | 15.7490 |
| August | 15.5273 | 15.1594 | 15.3996 |
| September | 15.3440 | 15.1279 | 15.2397 |
| October | 15.3311 | 15.0676 | 15.2260 |
| November | 15.2779 | 15.0885 | 15.2014 |
| December | 15.8144 | 15.1918 | 15.6087 |