YEARLY HIGH
210.6115 SOS
YEARLY LOW
168.0182 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
187.1605 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,053,058 SOS
2019 Average 1,031,210 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 840,091 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,966.49 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

207.9338
172.1870
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.4746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.8463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±42.3761
May Spread (Stable) ±2.5036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (February) 204.9549
2019 Avg (February) 218.4948

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