YEARLY HIGH
6.9786 SRD
YEARLY LOW
4.0908 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6976 SRD

2021 GEL to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 6.9786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 4.0908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8879 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2853 to the December average rate of 6.8435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.9786 was up 58.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.4162, 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 34,893 SRD
2020 Average 14,827 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 20,454 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,439.27 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.1766
3.8430
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 4.5457, compared to 6.8494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 2.4569 SRD (High: 6.7986 / Low: 4.3417). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0452 SRD (High: 4.3149 / Low: 4.2697).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.4569
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1216 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 6.8435) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.2967), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5468 (+59.27%).

2021 Avg (December) 6.8435
2020 Avg (December) 4.2967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3149 4.2697 4.2853
February 4.2956 4.2451 4.2709
March 4.2633 4.1507 4.2424
April 4.1600 4.0908 4.1208
May 4.3417 4.0908 4.1972
June 6.7986 4.3417 6.1579
July 6.9616 6.5926 6.7788
August 6.9676 6.8380 6.8988
September 6.9026 6.8322 6.8781
October 6.9034 6.7894 6.8390
November 6.9532 6.7943 6.8580
December 6.9786 6.3008 6.8435