2019 LRD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0170 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0139 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0152 GEL

2019 LRD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.0139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0167 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0170 was down 17.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0207, 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 85 GEL

2018 Average 87 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 70 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.57 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0170

0.0138

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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 0.0159, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0015 GEL (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0164).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0167) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-17.00%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0167

2018 Avg (January) 0.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0170	0.0165	0.0167
February	0.0166	0.0164	0.0165
March	0.0166	0.0164	0.0165
April	0.0165	0.0159	0.0162
May	0.0159	0.0146	0.0153
June	0.0146	0.0140	0.0143
July	0.0146	0.0141	0.0143
August	0.0145	0.0142	0.0144
September	0.0143	0.0142	0.0142
October	0.0143	0.0139	0.0140
November	0.0155	0.0140	0.0148
December	0.0155	0.0152	0.0153