YEARLY HIGH
4.4162 SRD
YEARLY LOW
2.1555 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9640 SRD

2020 GEL to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 4.4162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 2.1555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2607 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5916 to the December average rate of 4.2967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 65.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4162 was up 56.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8304, 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 22,081 SRD
2019 Average 13,264 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 10,777 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,303.67 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.5950
2.1224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SRD 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 2.4696, compared to 3.4584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 2.0795 SRD (High: 4.3957 / Low: 2.3161). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 SRD (High: 2.4175 / Low: 2.3997).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0795
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1452 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 4.3889) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5171), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8718 (+74.37%).

2020 Avg (October) 4.3889
2019 Avg (October) 2.5171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6168 2.5762 2.5916
February 2.6827 2.5806 2.6235
March 2.6779 2.1555 2.4886
April 2.3752 2.2703 2.3435
May 2.3416 2.3161 2.3284
June 2.5281 2.3379 2.4418
July 2.4412 2.4097 2.4272
August 2.4175 2.3997 2.4128
September 4.3957 2.3161 2.9585
October 4.4162 4.3218 4.3889
November 4.3685 4.1386 4.2663
December 4.3254 4.2568 4.2967