YEARLY HIGH
3685.0815 SLL
YEARLY LOW
2954.0521 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3246.2411 SLL

2021 GEL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 3685.0815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 2954.0521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 731.0294 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3083.7119 to the December average rate of 3626.3897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3685.0815 was up 11.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 3305.9323, 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 18,425,407 SLL
2020 Average 14,808,720 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 14,770,261 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,655,146.77 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3691.4801
2910.3946
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 3082.6862, compared to 3409.7959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 327.1097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3082.6862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3409.7959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 187.7969 SLL (High: 3142.6380 / Low: 2954.8411). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.3836 SLL (High: 3333.8495 / Low: 3297.4659).

May Spread (Volatile) ±187.7969
August Spread (Stable) ±36.3836

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 85.8790 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -85.8790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3626.3897) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3074.4791), the exchange rate shifted by +551.9105 (+17.95%).

2021 Avg (December) 3626.3897
2020 Avg (December) 3074.4791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3104.5213 3051.4274 3083.7119
February 3103.8167 3058.4074 3079.9188
March 3075.9249 3004.9267 3061.3641
April 3001.5602 2954.0521 2975.4851
May 3142.6380 2954.8411 3034.6339
June 3300.7029 3138.8037 3261.0036
July 3333.2792 3240.2686 3285.8596
August 3333.8495 3297.4659 3312.2409
September 3399.6303 3314.8156 3348.9602
October 3426.4603 3362.5914 3393.2007
November 3592.6656 3409.4312 3492.1244
December 3685.0815 3558.2537 3626.3897