YEARLY HIGH
652.1173 BIF
YEARLY LOW
563.0414 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
614.6269 BIF

2021 GEL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 652.1173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 563.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.0759 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 589.3892 to the December average rate of 645.0295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 652.1173 was down 4.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 680.5214, 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 3,260,586 BIF
2020 Average 3,081,573 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,815,207 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 445,379.56 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

652.6483
561.2224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BIF 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 590.7012, compared to 638.5526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 47.8514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 590.7012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 638.5526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 40.2236 BIF (High: 605.7301 / Low: 565.5065). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5837 BIF (High: 642.5121 / Low: 637.9284).

May Spread (Volatile) ±40.2236
September Spread (Stable) ±4.5837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 17.2029 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.2029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 645.0295) against the same month in 2020 (average: 589.6857), the exchange rate shifted by +55.3438 (+9.39%).

2021 Avg (December) 645.0295
2020 Avg (December) 589.6857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 594.4347 586.6872 589.3892
February 595.1442 583.0962 588.6123
March 590.8271 573.2394 586.0441
April 574.7445 563.0414 568.8412
May 605.7301 565.5065 583.9585
June 636.5229 606.0594 627.3621
July 644.2382 625.5091 634.9577
August 645.3555 635.8660 639.8222
September 642.5121 637.9284 639.9314
October 641.8006 631.0826 635.9381
November 644.3763 629.1912 635.6369
December 652.1173 637.7175 645.0295