YEARLY HIGH
1.0256 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.9039 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9616 XCD

2019 GEL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.0256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.9039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1218 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0149 to the December average rate of 0.9348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0256 was down 8.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1172, 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 5,128 XCD
2018 Average 5,441 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 4,519 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608.86 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0297
0.9000
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 1.0004, compared to 0.9228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0570 XCD (High: 0.9669 / Low: 0.9099). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 XCD (High: 1.0065 / Low: 0.9991).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.0189) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0799 (-7.27%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.0189
2018 Avg (February) 1.0988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0179 1.0084 1.0149
February 1.0256 1.0047 1.0189
March 1.0160 1.0028 1.0078
April 1.0065 0.9991 1.0029
May 0.9991 0.9635 0.9825
June 0.9936 0.9450 0.9757
July 0.9669 0.9099 0.9432
August 0.9303 0.9161 0.9229
September 0.9192 0.9069 0.9130
October 0.9177 0.9054 0.9121
November 0.9153 0.9039 0.9108
December 0.9466 0.9099 0.9348