YEARLY HIGH
0.0469 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0387 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0436 GEL

2019 RUB to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0399 to the December average rate of 0.0460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0469 was up 3.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0456, 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 235 GEL
2018 Average 199 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 193 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.38 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0471
0.0393
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 0.0415, compared to 0.0457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0034 GEL (High: 0.0454 / Low: 0.0420). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GEL (High: 0.0469 / Low: 0.0459).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.0465) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+22.16%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.0465
2018 Avg (November) 0.0380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0406 0.0387 0.0399
February 0.0409 0.0396 0.0403
March 0.0421 0.0403 0.0411
April 0.0423 0.0411 0.0417
May 0.0433 0.0414 0.0424
June 0.0454 0.0420 0.0432
July 0.0467 0.0438 0.0453
August 0.0459 0.0437 0.0445
September 0.0466 0.0440 0.0456
October 0.0466 0.0453 0.0461
November 0.0469 0.0459 0.0465
December 0.0464 0.0454 0.0460