YEARLY HIGH
1.5519 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.4745 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5346 XCD

2014 GEL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GEL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.5519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.4745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0774 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5324 to the December average rate of 1.5158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.5519 was down 6.18% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.6541, 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 7,760 XCD
2013 Average 8,115 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,373 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.09 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5530
1.5125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XCD 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 1.5356, compared to 1.5336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0559 XCD (High: 1.5304 / Low: 1.4745). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 XCD (High: 1.5383 / Low: 1.5353).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0559
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 1.5496) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.6263), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0766 (-4.71%).

2014 Avg (August) 1.5496
2013 Avg (August) 1.6263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5456 1.5200 1.5324
February 1.5519 1.5220 1.5410
March 1.5510 1.5377 1.5438
April 1.5401 1.5283 1.5360
May 1.5379 1.5267 1.5320
June 1.5324 1.5269 1.5287
July 1.5492 1.5284 1.5345
August 1.5519 1.5460 1.5496
September 1.5474 1.5369 1.5415
October 1.5383 1.5353 1.5365
November 1.5379 1.4939 1.5233
December 1.5304 1.4745 1.5158