YEARLY HIGH
0.0408 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0362 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0380 GEL

2021 KGS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0395 to the December average rate of 0.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0408 was down 7.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0443, 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 204 GEL
2020 Average 202 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 181 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.98 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0409
0.0361
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 0.0393, compared to 0.0368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 GEL (High: 0.0408 / Low: 0.0387). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0367 / Low: 0.0366).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0399) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0419), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-4.74%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0399
2020 Avg (May) 0.0419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0398 0.0393 0.0395
February 0.0396 0.0391 0.0393
March 0.0402 0.0392 0.0394
April 0.0408 0.0401 0.0405
May 0.0408 0.0387 0.0399
June 0.0387 0.0367 0.0373
July 0.0374 0.0363 0.0369
August 0.0368 0.0364 0.0366
September 0.0367 0.0366 0.0367
October 0.0371 0.0367 0.0369
November 0.0373 0.0365 0.0370
December 0.0369 0.0362 0.0365