YEARLY HIGH
3305.9323 SLL
YEARLY LOW
2196.1942 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2961.0226 SLL

2020 GEL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 3305.9323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 2196.1942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1109.7381 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2602.0088 to the December average rate of 3074.4791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3305.9323 was up 2.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 3225.5103, 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 16,529,661 SLL
2019 Average 14,258,047 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 10,980,971 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,548,690.44 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3255.2643
2471.5631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SLL 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 2813.8234, compared to 3108.2218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 294.3984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2813.8234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3108.2218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 797.1467 SLL (High: 3111.6058 / Low: 2314.4591). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.2813 SLL (High: 3200.1124 / Low: 3173.8312).

April Spread (Volatile) ±797.1467
August Spread (Stable) ±26.2813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 129.4972 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -129.4972

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 3189.9559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3004.0444), the exchange rate shifted by +185.9115 (+6.19%).

2020 Avg (June) 3189.9559
2019 Avg (June) 3004.0444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2627.3837 2585.3920 2602.0088
February 2736.3903 2589.8650 2666.3687
March 2730.2807 2196.1942 2536.8715
April 3111.6058 2314.4591 2836.3802
May 3072.5430 3018.6916 3051.3551
June 3305.9323 3057.2101 3189.9559
July 3202.5597 3157.7671 3177.7623
August 3200.1124 3173.8312 3185.4775
September 3215.5521 2923.1343 3104.2407
October 3089.6822 2994.2752 3068.6038
November 3136.2965 2922.9532 3038.7671
December 3108.1990 3047.3363 3074.4791