YEARLY HIGH
0.6334 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.4369 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5679 GEL

2015 ILS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.6334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.4369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1965 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4474 to the December average rate of 0.6182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6334 was up 22.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,167 GEL
2014 Average 2,465 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 2,185 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 982.60 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6353
0.4303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.5248, compared to 0.6110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1288 GEL (High: 0.5657 / Low: 0.4369). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 GEL (High: 0.6236 / Low: 0.6131).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1288
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

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 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.6132) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1312 (+27.22%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.6132
2014 Avg (September) 0.4820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4521 0.4402 0.4474
February 0.4590 0.4434 0.4533
March 0.5657 0.4369 0.4824
April 0.6013 0.5619 0.5744
May 0.6186 0.5843 0.6005
June 0.5989 0.5830 0.5908
July 0.6028 0.5899 0.5953
August 0.6232 0.5964 0.6054
September 0.6334 0.6005 0.6132
October 0.6252 0.6062 0.6176
November 0.6231 0.6100 0.6164
December 0.6236 0.6131 0.6182