YEARLY HIGH
410.7506 SOS
YEARLY LOW
251.1772 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
311.3729 SOS

2015 GEL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 410.7506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 251.1772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 159.5734 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.2623 to the December average rate of 257.3281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 410.7506 was down 36.69% compared to the 2014 peak of 648.7838, 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 2,053,753 SOS
2014 Average 2,585,523 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,255,886 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 797,867.20 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

420.0557
242.5347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SOS 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 348.7470, compared to 273.9987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 74.7483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 348.7470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.9987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 86.3053 SOS (High: 400.1031 / Low: 313.7978). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8594 SOS (High: 400.6881 / Low: 394.8287).

March Spread (Volatile) ±86.3053
February Spread (Stable) ±5.8594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 58.2783 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -58.2783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 405.2623) against the same month in 2014 (average: 626.8968), the exchange rate shifted by -221.6345 (-35.35%).

2015 Avg (January) 405.2623
2014 Avg (January) 626.8968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 410.7506 399.8608 405.2623
February 400.6881 394.8287 397.4969
March 400.1031 313.7978 368.6190
April 314.8382 302.3844 310.3407
May 309.1767 295.6648 301.6238
June 314.4667 303.5564 309.1395
July 309.0089 294.1618 302.7976
August 295.4916 275.9352 287.4472
September 281.1961 258.9159 271.1208
October 270.9722 260.0166 267.4339
November 261.1470 252.9947 257.8647
December 259.8572 251.1772 257.3281