YEARLY HIGH
1.0488 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.9722 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0212 WST

2025 GEL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GEL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.0488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.9722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0766 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9857 to the December average rate of 1.0457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.0488 was down 1.30% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.0626, 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 5,244 WST
2024 Average 5,153 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,861 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 382.84 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.0517
0.9797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to WST 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 1.0091, compared to 1.0333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0316 WST (High: 1.0072 / Low: 0.9756). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 WST (High: 1.0236 / Low: 1.0200).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0316
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 1.0457) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.9949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0509 (+5.11%).

2025 Avg (December) 1.0457
2024 Avg (December) 0.9949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9961 0.9722 0.9857
February 1.0072 0.9756 0.9953
March 1.0108 1.0018 1.0079
April 1.0228 1.0090 1.0177
May 1.0236 1.0200 1.0214
June 1.0294 1.0219 1.0266
July 1.0332 1.0107 1.0267
August 1.0303 1.0264 1.0280
September 1.0349 1.0250 1.0303
October 1.0374 1.0217 1.0293
November 1.0430 1.0277 1.0395
December 1.0488 1.0430 1.0457