YEARLY HIGH
9.5393 UAH
YEARLY LOW
8.0795 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6662 UAH

2020 GEL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 9.5393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 8.0795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4597 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3987 to the December average rate of 8.5512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.5393 was down 10.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.6102, 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 47,696 UAH
2019 Average 45,994 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 40,398 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,298.55 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.9555
8.3118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to UAH 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 8.5845, compared to 8.7480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4597 UAH (High: 9.5393 / Low: 8.0795). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1813 UAH (High: 8.4385 / Low: 8.2573).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4597
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2754 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 8.8165) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.0187), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2023 (-12.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 8.8165
2019 Avg (March) 10.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6674 8.2605 8.3987
February 8.8265 8.5100 8.6473
March 9.5393 8.0795 8.8165
April 8.6782 8.3809 8.5410
May 8.4385 8.2573 8.3655
June 9.0139 8.3827 8.7379
July 9.0969 8.7081 8.8933
August 9.0071 8.7926 8.9018
September 9.0302 8.4435 8.8201
October 8.8471 8.6478 8.7876
November 8.7999 8.3071 8.5338
December 8.6744 8.3976 8.5512