YEARLY HIGH
0.0060 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0054 GEL

2020 SOS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0060 was up 15.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30 GEL
2019 Average 24 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 24 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.02 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0058
0.0048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 GEL (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0055).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0052) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+12.05%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0052
2019 Avg (March) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
February 0.0050 0.0047 0.0049
March 0.0060 0.0048 0.0052
April 0.0057 0.0054 0.0055
May 0.0055 0.0055 0.0055
June 0.0055 0.0051 0.0053
July 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
August 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
September 0.0058 0.0053 0.0055
October 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
November 0.0059 0.0056 0.0057
December 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057