YEARLY HIGH
89384.0440 VEF
YEARLY LOW
71817.2376 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
80047.7389 VEF

2020 GEL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 89384.0440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 71817.2376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17566.8063 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86349.0601 to the December average rate of 75433.4459, 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 89384.0440 was down 5.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 94302.7105, 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 446,920,220 VEF
2019 Average 441,920,987 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 359,086,188 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,834,031.65 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

88662.6713
73647.1876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to VEF 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 82282.0031, compared to 77813.4747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4468.5284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82282.0031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77813.4747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 17406.3323 VEF (High: 89223.5699 / Low: 71817.2376). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 594.6798 VEF (High: 80547.0477 / Low: 79952.3680).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17406.3323
August Spread (Stable) ±594.6798

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 4836.3941 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4836.3941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 87411.3810) against the same month in 2019 (average: 93682.7172), the exchange rate shifted by -6271.3362 (-6.69%).

2020 Avg (February) 87411.3810
2019 Avg (February) 93682.7172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87188.6464 85833.3825 86349.0601
February 89384.0440 85981.8831 87411.3810
March 89223.5699 71817.2376 82916.4962
April 79136.1918 75643.1179 78080.1021
May 78018.0980 77170.0752 77579.1167
June 84233.0991 77895.8126 81355.8626
July 81338.0171 80286.7988 80869.3796
August 80547.0477 79952.3680 80389.0763
September 80808.9893 74175.4156 78238.4663
October 77531.2456 75874.0892 77052.0023
November 76693.7167 72657.2053 74898.4779
December 75936.2294 74733.1255 75433.4459