YEARLY HIGH
8456.0911 STD
YEARLY LOW
7763.6934 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8201.1289 STD

2024 GEL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GEL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 8456.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 7763.6934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 692.3977 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8328.2899 to the December average rate of 7917.0662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 8456.0911 was down 8.12% compared to the 2023 peak of 9203.2220, 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 42,280,455 STD
2023 Average 43,079,892 STD
Yearly Trough Low 38,818,467 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,461,988.51 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

8449.8069
7856.7426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to STD 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 8252.8474, compared to 8149.4103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 103.4371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8252.8474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8149.4103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 489.2537 STD (High: 8376.6165 / Low: 7887.3628). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 89.6932 STD (High: 8206.9245 / Low: 8117.2313).

May Spread (Volatile) ±489.2537
October Spread (Stable) ±89.6932

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 316.2060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -316.2060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 8400.3849) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8637.0213), the exchange rate shifted by -236.6364 (-2.74%).

2024 Avg (February) 8400.3849
2023 Avg (February) 8637.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8392.3917 8283.1970 8328.2899
February 8456.0911 8360.9006 8400.3849
March 8408.2264 8206.9245 8331.3723
April 8376.6165 8267.8293 8328.5023
May 8376.6165 7887.3628 8222.3706
June 8039.1331 7763.6934 7906.1646
July 8252.5185 7957.7857 8149.0104
August 8314.1045 8222.0664 8265.4112
September 8306.3560 8146.9104 8245.1582
October 8206.9245 8117.2313 8169.8889
November 8206.9245 7922.4206 8149.9269
December 7957.8852 7763.6934 7917.0662