YEARLY HIGH
4.8801 GEL
YEARLY LOW
3.9210 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3910 GEL

2020 JOD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JOD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 4.8801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 3.9210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9591 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0590 to the December average rate of 4.6467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.8801 was up 15.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,401 GEL
2019 Average 19,865 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 19,605 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,795.49 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.7469
3.9434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 4.2732, compared to 4.5087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9520 GEL (High: 4.8801 / Low: 3.9281). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 GEL (High: 4.3836 / Low: 4.3512).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9520
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2088 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.2546) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4723 (+12.49%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.2546
2019 Avg (March) 3.7823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0832 4.0197 4.0590
February 4.0790 3.9210 4.0103
March 4.8801 3.9281 4.2546
April 4.6333 4.4288 4.4890
May 4.5384 4.4922 4.5175
June 4.4993 4.1608 4.3088
July 4.3653 4.3089 4.3339
August 4.3836 4.3512 4.3598
September 4.7250 4.3371 4.4833
October 4.6192 4.5205 4.5487
November 4.8237 4.5698 4.6799
December 4.6897 4.6154 4.6467