YEARLY HIGH
0.2105 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.1816 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1950 GEL

2019 LSL to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.2105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.1816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1918 to the December average rate of 0.2006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2105 was down 2.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,052 GEL
2018 Average 945 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 908 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.24 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2058
0.1851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1904, compared to 0.1995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0203 GEL (High: 0.2019 / Low: 0.1816). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 GEL (High: 0.1934 / Low: 0.1873).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.2040) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1826), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0215 (+11.77%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.2040
2018 Avg (July) 0.1826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1991 0.1847 0.1918
February 0.1998 0.1869 0.1925
March 0.1901 0.1834 0.1868
April 0.1932 0.1869 0.1905
May 0.1934 0.1873 0.1909
June 0.2019 0.1816 0.1899
July 0.2105 0.1971 0.2040
August 0.2076 0.1894 0.1938
September 0.2025 0.1931 0.1993
October 0.2032 0.1937 0.1989
November 0.2036 0.1953 0.2006
December 0.2043 0.1948 0.2006