YEARLY HIGH
0.5664 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.4070 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4599 USD

2015 GEL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.4070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1595 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5664 to the December average rate of 0.4178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5664 was down 1.40% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5745, 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 2,832 USD
2014 Average 2,840 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,035 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 797.28 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5814
0.4020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to USD 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 0.4957, compared to 0.4240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1189 USD (High: 0.5664 / Low: 0.4475). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.5664 / Low: 0.5664).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1189
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0822 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.5664) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.15%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.5664
2014 Avg (January) 0.5673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5664 0.5664 0.5664
February 0.5664 0.5664 0.5664
March 0.5664 0.4475 0.5249
April 0.4463 0.4307 0.4426
May 0.4405 0.4233 0.4312
June 0.4466 0.4340 0.4429
July 0.4457 0.4394 0.4432
August 0.4401 0.4156 0.4305
September 0.4235 0.4070 0.4170
October 0.4222 0.4152 0.4188
November 0.4186 0.4152 0.4170
December 0.4208 0.4146 0.4178