YEARLY HIGH
1292.9665 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1089.9191 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1199.8065 MGA

2021 GEL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1292.9665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1089.9191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 203.0474 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1152.9135 to the December average rate of 1281.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1292.9665 was down 3.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 1338.1295, 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 6,464,833 MGA
2020 Average 6,130,133 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 5,449,596 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,015,237.14 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1298.7854
1085.5084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MGA 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 1139.3863, compared to 1260.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 120.8404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1139.3863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1260.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 70.1760 MGA (High: 1222.0211 / Low: 1151.8450). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.3638 MGA (High: 1271.3638 / Low: 1252.0000).

June Spread (Volatile) ±70.1760
October Spread (Stable) ±19.3638

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 27.8017 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.8017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1281.0124) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1159.1757), the exchange rate shifted by +121.8367 (+10.51%).

2021 Avg (December) 1281.0124
2020 Avg (December) 1159.1757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1196.7728 1136.7894 1152.9135
February 1147.7806 1115.7895 1135.3052
March 1140.2786 1115.7965 1131.0832
April 1120.1144 1090.3807 1103.2815
May 1151.5706 1089.9191 1115.1433
June 1222.0211 1151.8450 1198.5910
July 1253.0105 1196.3067 1229.7895
August 1270.3194 1229.5345 1254.7408
September 1276.9583 1253.9542 1264.2981
October 1271.3638 1252.0000 1262.7714
November 1288.5715 1254.5124 1268.7480
December 1292.9665 1267.1782 1281.0124