YEARLY HIGH
0.4137 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2883 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3285 XDR

2015 GEL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.4137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.2883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1254 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3981 to the December average rate of 0.3012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4137 was up 5.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3914, 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 2,069 XDR
2014 Average 1,870 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,442 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 626.85 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4115
0.2861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XDR 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 0.3534, compared to 0.3037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0907 XDR (High: 0.4137 / Low: 0.3231). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 XDR (High: 0.4026 / Low: 0.3997).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0907
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0593 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.3791) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+2.67%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.3791
2014 Avg (March) 0.3693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4040 0.3918 0.3981
February 0.4026 0.3997 0.4010
March 0.4137 0.3231 0.3791
April 0.3259 0.3063 0.3198
May 0.3156 0.2981 0.3071
June 0.3180 0.3104 0.3152
July 0.3192 0.3147 0.3175
August 0.3157 0.2921 0.3070
September 0.3019 0.2883 0.2965
October 0.3011 0.2954 0.2979
November 0.3039 0.2987 0.3018
December 0.3040 0.2989 0.3012