YEARLY HIGH
1.5303 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.0992 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2422 XCD

2015 GEL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.5303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 1.0992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4311 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5301 to the December average rate of 1.1284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.5303 was down 1.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5519, 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 7,651 XCD
2014 Average 7,673 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 5,496 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,155.52 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.5705
1.0858
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 1.3391, compared to 1.1453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.3215 XCD (High: 1.5302 / Low: 1.2087). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XCD (High: 1.5302 / Low: 1.5299).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3215
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.2223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.5301) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.5324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-0.15%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.5301
2014 Avg (January) 1.5324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5303 1.5299 1.5301
February 1.5302 1.5299 1.5301
March 1.5302 1.2087 1.4179
April 1.2054 1.1633 1.1956
May 1.1898 1.1433 1.1646
June 1.2062 1.1723 1.1964
July 1.2037 1.1868 1.1972
August 1.1886 1.1226 1.1627
September 1.1440 1.0992 1.1262
October 1.1405 1.1213 1.1311
November 1.1305 1.1214 1.1263
December 1.1367 1.1198 1.1284