YEARLY HIGH
0.0443 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0375 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0405 GEL

2020 KGS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0413 to the December average rate of 0.0395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0443 was up 3.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 222 GEL
2019 Average 204 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 188 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.08 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0421
0.0392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0411, compared to 0.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0063 GEL (High: 0.0438 / Low: 0.0375). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0416 / Low: 0.0410).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0413) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+5.73%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0413
2019 Avg (March) 0.0390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0416 0.0410 0.0413
February 0.0415 0.0398 0.0407
March 0.0443 0.0391 0.0413
April 0.0438 0.0375 0.0401
May 0.0434 0.0406 0.0419
June 0.0434 0.0399 0.0410
July 0.0404 0.0392 0.0397
August 0.0403 0.0396 0.0399
September 0.0422 0.0393 0.0403
October 0.0413 0.0398 0.0402
November 0.0413 0.0389 0.0395
December 0.0406 0.0387 0.0395