YEARLY HIGH
0.2478 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.1525 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2053 GEL

2021 SCR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.2478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0953 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1556 to the December average rate of 0.2303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2478 was down 1.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,239 GEL
2020 Average 921 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 763 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 476.55 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2450
0.1475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to GEL 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 0.1832, compared to 0.2274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0832 GEL (High: 0.2478 / Low: 0.1647). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 GEL (High: 0.1563 / Low: 0.1525).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0832
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.2123) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+8.28%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.2123
2020 Avg (April) 0.1960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1563 0.1525 0.1556
February 0.1594 0.1539 0.1565
March 0.1644 0.1553 0.1576
April 0.2478 0.1647 0.2123
May 0.2336 0.1976 0.2145
June 0.2153 0.1882 0.2028
July 0.2326 0.1920 0.2115
August 0.2432 0.2020 0.2263
September 0.2430 0.2212 0.2369
October 0.2454 0.2108 0.2271
November 0.2431 0.2102 0.2325
December 0.2433 0.2073 0.2303