YEARLY HIGH
81.4984 YER
YEARLY LOW
72.3772 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.9045 YER

2021 GEL to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 81.4984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 72.3772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1212 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.8063 to the December average rate of 80.7998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 81.4984 was down 9.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 90.0089, 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 407,492 YER
2020 Average 403,119 YER
Yearly Trough Low 361,886 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,605.89 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

81.5904
72.1040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to YER 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 75.4607, compared to 80.3482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.4607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.3482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 4.3100 YER (High: 76.6872 / Low: 72.3772). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4370 YER (High: 80.9032 / Low: 80.4662).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3100
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4370

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 2.1483 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 80.7998) against the same month in 2020 (average: 75.9830), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8168 (+6.34%).

2021 Avg (December) 80.7998
2020 Avg (December) 75.9830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.3381 75.5204 75.8063
February 75.9788 75.1011 75.5495
March 75.4066 73.4164 75.0428
April 73.5805 72.3772 72.8945
May 76.6872 72.3772 74.1759
June 80.5153 76.6871 79.2951
July 81.3407 79.0680 80.1677
August 81.3547 80.4006 80.7337
September 80.9032 80.4662 80.7152
October 80.4662 79.4444 79.8742
November 80.8562 79.0679 79.7986
December 81.4984 80.0800 80.7998