2020 GEL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 GEL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the GEL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 210.6115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 168.0182.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.5933 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.6605 to the December average rate of 176.3644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 210.6115 was down 4.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 220.1139, 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 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 192.4746, compared to 181.8463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.6283 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 42.3761 SOS (High: 210.3943 / Low: 168.0182). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5036 SOS (High: 182.7316 / Low: 180.2280).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.8791 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 204.9549) against the same month in 2019 (average: 218.4948), the exchange rate shifted by -13.5399 (-6.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 203.3014 | 200.0234 | 201.6605 |
| February | 210.6115 | 200.1576 | 204.9549 |
| March | 210.3943 | 168.0182 | 194.3228 |
| April | 184.8819 | 176.8294 | 182.4437 |
| May | 182.7316 | 180.2280 | 181.2636 |
| June | 197.6271 | 181.8889 | 190.2021 |
| July | 190.8347 | 187.6767 | 188.9858 |
| August | 189.1586 | 185.5774 | 187.4818 |
| September | 190.2439 | 172.9178 | 182.8972 |
| October | 181.9033 | 176.8715 | 180.1826 |
| November | 179.2029 | 169.4607 | 175.1659 |
| December | 177.3315 | 174.2844 | 176.3644 |