YEARLY HIGH
0.3597 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2890 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3221 USD

2020 GEL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.3597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.2890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0707 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3475 to the December average rate of 0.3036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3597 was down 5.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3795, 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 1,799 USD
2019 Average 1,778 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,445 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.47 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3568
0.2964
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 0.3311, compared to 0.3131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0700 USD (High: 0.3591 / Low: 0.2890). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 USD (High: 0.3241 / Low: 0.3218).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0700
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.3518) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3770), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0252 (-6.69%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.3518
2019 Avg (February) 0.3770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3509 0.3454 0.3475
February 0.3597 0.3460 0.3518
March 0.3591 0.2890 0.3337
April 0.3185 0.3044 0.3142
May 0.3140 0.3106 0.3122
June 0.3390 0.3135 0.3274
July 0.3273 0.3231 0.3254
August 0.3241 0.3218 0.3235
September 0.3252 0.2985 0.3149
October 0.3120 0.3053 0.3101
November 0.3086 0.2924 0.3014
December 0.3056 0.3008 0.3036