YEARLY HIGH
2.4945 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.9678 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2454 GEL

2020 LYD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 2.4945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.9678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5267 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0560 to the December average rate of 2.4496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4945 was up 17.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,473 GEL
2019 Average 10,070 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 9,839 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,633.48 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4926
1.9763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.1518, compared to 2.3391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4455 GEL (High: 2.4226 / Low: 1.9771). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 GEL (High: 2.2723 / Low: 2.2430).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4455
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0803 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 2.4400) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3270 (+15.48%).

2020 Avg (November) 2.4400
2019 Avg (November) 2.1130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0679 2.0338 2.0560
February 2.0672 1.9678 2.0193
March 2.4226 1.9771 2.1467
April 2.3281 2.2218 2.2510
May 2.2723 2.2430 2.2591
June 2.2630 2.0896 2.1789
July 2.2454 2.1808 2.2079
August 2.2719 2.2355 2.2552
September 2.4374 2.2519 2.3238
October 2.3837 2.3309 2.3578
November 2.4945 2.3706 2.4400
December 2.4667 2.4360 2.4496