YEARLY HIGH
0.3413 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.3251 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3296 GEL

2025 SBD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SBD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.3413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 0.3251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0162 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3368 to the December average rate of 0.3291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.3413 was down 0.73% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.3438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,706 GEL
2024 Average 1,614 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 1,625 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.98 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.3379
0.3252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.3310, compared to 0.3283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.0110 GEL (High: 0.3401 / Low: 0.3291). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 GEL (High: 0.3286 / Low: 0.3267).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.3368) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.3177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+6.00%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.3368
2024 Avg (January) 0.3177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3413 0.3336 0.3368
February 0.3401 0.3291 0.3333
March 0.3327 0.3289 0.3301
April 0.3327 0.3278 0.3302
May 0.3295 0.3276 0.3287
June 0.3284 0.3256 0.3268
July 0.3275 0.3251 0.3263
August 0.3286 0.3267 0.3278
September 0.3313 0.3271 0.3283
October 0.3311 0.3278 0.3296
November 0.3305 0.3275 0.3286
December 0.3312 0.3268 0.3291