2019 GEL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7988.8424 STD

YEARLY LOW

7210.9666 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

7578.7640 STD

2019 GEL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 7988.8424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 7210.9666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 777.8758 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7904.9428 to the December average rate of 7457.6614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7988.8424 was down 7.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 8642.6092, 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 39,944,212 STD

2018 Average 41,590,537 STD

Yearly Trough Low 36,054,833 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,889,379.01 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8003.3210

7199.3054

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to STD 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 7795.5014, compared to 7362.0266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 433.4748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7795.5014

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7362.0266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 454.5320 STD (High: 7714.0572 / Low: 7259.5253). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 57.9673 STD (High: 7840.0743 / Low: 7782.1071).

July Spread (Volatile) ±454.5320

April Spread (Stable) ±57.9673

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 161.8180 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -161.8180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 7936.3197) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8071.2031), the exchange rate shifted by -134.8834 (-1.67%).

2019 Avg (February) 7936.3197

2018 Avg (February) 8071.2031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7928.6628	7854.7013	7904.9428
February	7988.8424	7825.5017	7936.3197
March	7913.7593	7810.9832	7849.5929
April	7840.0743	7782.1071	7811.5083
May	7782.1071	7504.6701	7652.9696
June	7739.1910	7360.3495	7617.6752
July	7714.0572	7259.5253	7524.7643
August	7421.9587	7308.7424	7362.9464
September	7333.6020	7235.1644	7283.6898
October	7321.1511	7223.0452	7276.7911
November	7302.2570	7210.9666	7266.3067
December	7551.9405	7259.5253	7457.6614