YEARLY HIGH
0.0185 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0168 GEL

2020 LKR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 0.0185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0185 was up 10.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93 GEL
2019 Average 79 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 76 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.03 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0182
0.0154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0163, compared to 0.0172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0034 GEL (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0164).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0179) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+9.14%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0179
2019 Avg (November) 0.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0160 0.0157 0.0159
February 0.0159 0.0153 0.0157
March 0.0185 0.0151 0.0163
April 0.0173 0.0163 0.0166
May 0.0173 0.0168 0.0171
June 0.0172 0.0159 0.0164
July 0.0167 0.0164 0.0165
August 0.0169 0.0166 0.0167
September 0.0181 0.0166 0.0172
October 0.0177 0.0174 0.0175
November 0.0185 0.0176 0.0179
December 0.0179 0.0172 0.0176