YEARLY HIGH
0.0479 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0253 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0364 GEL

2015 RUB to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0276 to the December average rate of 0.0342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0479 was down 9.93% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 239 GEL
2014 Average 233 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 126 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.12 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0476
0.0257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0362, compared to 0.0366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0105 GEL (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0283). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GEL (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0359).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.0457) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0505), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-9.49%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.0457
2014 Avg (May) 0.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0300 0.0253 0.0276
February 0.0288 0.0253 0.0275
March 0.0388 0.0283 0.0322
April 0.0453 0.0389 0.0427
May 0.0479 0.0439 0.0457
June 0.0435 0.0405 0.0413
July 0.0404 0.0372 0.0394
August 0.0370 0.0337 0.0355
September 0.0375 0.0344 0.0359
October 0.0389 0.0362 0.0379
November 0.0381 0.0359 0.0368
December 0.0360 0.0327 0.0342