YEARLY HIGH
293.1596 KPW
YEARLY LOW
260.1156 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.0969 KPW

2021 GEL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 293.1596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 260.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.0440 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.4841 to the December average rate of 290.6001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 293.1596 was down 9.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 323.7410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,465,798 KPW
2020 Average 1,449,277 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,300,578 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,220.01 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

293.4576
259.1680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KPW 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 271.3484, compared to 288.8454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.4970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 271.3484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 288.8454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 15.9580 KPW (High: 276.0736 / Low: 260.1156). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1656 KPW (High: 290.3226 / Low: 289.1570).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.9580
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.7319 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 290.6001) against the same month in 2020 (average: 273.2132), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3870 (+6.36%).

2021 Avg (December) 290.6001
2020 Avg (December) 273.2132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 274.3689 271.4932 272.4841
February 273.1411 269.9322 271.5717
March 271.0843 263.9296 269.7574
April 264.5194 260.1156 262.0255
May 276.0736 260.1156 266.8860
June 289.8551 276.0736 285.3657
July 292.7096 284.3602 288.3534
August 292.7597 288.4615 290.2637
September 290.3226 289.1570 289.6112
October 289.3891 285.7143 287.2623
November 290.7916 284.3602 286.9815
December 293.1596 288.0000 290.6001