YEARLY HIGH
3834.1669 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2719.1572 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3036.2561 LAK

2021 GEL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 3834.1669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 2719.1572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1115.0097 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2821.8041 to the December average rate of 3578.9234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3834.1669 was up 19.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 3206.0319, 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 19,170,834 LAK
2020 Average 14,586,983 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 13,595,786 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,575,048.52 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3662.8414
2655.8257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LAK 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 2831.4403, compared to 3241.0720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 409.6317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2831.4403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3241.0720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 361.5740 LAK (High: 3834.1669 / Low: 3472.5929). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.5879 LAK (High: 2837.2592 / Low: 2801.6713).

December Spread (Volatile) ±361.5740
February Spread (Stable) ±35.5879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 71.5217 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -71.5217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3578.9234) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2819.2371), the exchange rate shifted by +759.6863 (+26.95%).

2021 Avg (December) 3578.9234
2020 Avg (December) 2819.2371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2847.6657 2806.8320 2821.8041
February 2837.2592 2801.6713 2819.2966
March 2827.4598 2755.6977 2811.2654
April 2765.5136 2721.0983 2739.7437
May 2897.4541 2719.1572 2796.0375
June 3043.4783 2896.5477 3000.4944
July 3104.7591 2996.7256 3048.7478
August 3110.3242 3069.9848 3090.1008
September 3191.6012 3078.9681 3115.1353
October 3268.3091 3177.9125 3227.6496
November 3502.2617 3244.0181 3385.8749
December 3834.1669 3472.5929 3578.9234