YEARLY HIGH
73.5074 ETB
YEARLY LOW
11.8466 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8155 ETB

2021 GEL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 73.5074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 11.8466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.6608 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9335 to the December average rate of 17.5612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 73.5074 was up 512.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.9953, 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 367,537 ETB
2020 Average 56,147 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 59,233 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 308,304.15 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.1240
11.3708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to ETB 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 12.4419, compared to 15.1890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 58.1969 ETB (High: 73.5074 / Low: 15.3105). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1773 ETB (High: 12.0576 / Low: 11.8803).

December Spread (Volatile) ±58.1969
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1773

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 17.5612) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.7502), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8110 (+49.45%).

2021 Avg (December) 17.5612
2020 Avg (December) 11.7502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0576 11.8803 11.9335
February 12.1852 11.8466 12.0204
March 12.4290 11.9776 12.1358
April 12.2285 11.9929 12.1227
May 13.3525 12.1725 12.6468
June 13.9833 13.3023 13.7922
July 14.4232 13.8307 14.1178
August 14.6663 14.2649 14.5539
September 14.9819 14.6411 14.8229
October 15.0750 14.7034 14.9278
November 15.4891 14.9525 15.1505
December 73.5074 15.3105 17.5612