YEARLY HIGH
190.8795 SOS
YEARLY LOW
166.8912 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
180.8514 SOS

2021 GEL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 190.8795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 166.8912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9883 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.9120 to the December average rate of 187.7941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 190.8795 was down 9.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 210.6115, 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 954,397 SOS
2020 Average 935,561 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 834,456 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,941.48 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

189.6670
167.1917
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 175.2901, compared to 186.4126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.1225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.2901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.4126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 12.5567 SOS (High: 179.4479 / Low: 166.8912). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3946 SOS (High: 188.2448 / Low: 185.8502).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.5567
September Spread (Stable) ±2.3946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.3399 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 187.7941) against the same month in 2020 (average: 176.3644), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4296 (+6.48%).

2021 Avg (December) 187.7941
2020 Avg (December) 176.3644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 177.2727 174.8747 175.9120
February 177.5417 173.4600 175.3496
March 175.9398 170.2896 174.4046
April 171.0949 167.1253 169.0647
May 179.4479 166.8912 172.4622
June 188.4058 178.2508 184.5478
July 189.6272 182.7746 185.9362
August 189.3609 185.4181 186.8308
September 188.2448 185.8502 186.8541
October 188.1029 183.6426 185.6699
November 187.7814 183.5846 185.3906
December 190.8795 185.6088 187.7941