YEARLY HIGH
0.0287 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0257 GEL

2015 LRD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LRD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0287 was up 31.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 144 GEL
2014 Average 100 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 96 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.20 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0290
0.0184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0240, compared to 0.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 GEL (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GEL (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0193).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.0281) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+46.21%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.0281
2014 Avg (October) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0193 0.0193 0.0193
February 0.0209 0.0193 0.0208
March 0.0264 0.0208 0.0228
April 0.0275 0.0264 0.0267
May 0.0280 0.0268 0.0274
June 0.0273 0.0263 0.0267
July 0.0267 0.0263 0.0265
August 0.0273 0.0262 0.0268
September 0.0285 0.0267 0.0274
October 0.0287 0.0276 0.0281
November 0.0285 0.0278 0.0280
December 0.0284 0.0270 0.0279