YEARLY HIGH
2.4633 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.6662 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7317 GEL

2021 LYD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.4633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.6662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7970 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9623 to the December average rate of 0.6730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.4633 was down 1.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,316 GEL
2020 Average 11,231 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 3,331 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,985.06 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9912
0.6441
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LYD to GEL 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 0.7784, compared to 0.6851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.7251 GEL (High: 2.4633 / Low: 0.7382). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 GEL (High: 0.6900 / Low: 0.6843).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7251
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.9623) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0560), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0937 (-53.20%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.9623
2020 Avg (January) 2.0560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4633 0.7382 0.9623
February 0.7503 0.7395 0.7432
March 0.7521 0.7363 0.7423
April 0.7732 0.7514 0.7624
May 0.7732 0.7319 0.7553
June 0.7329 0.6958 0.7048
July 0.7023 0.6810 0.6917
August 0.6892 0.6821 0.6857
September 0.6900 0.6843 0.6874
October 0.6925 0.6821 0.6883
November 0.6942 0.6706 0.6847
December 0.6801 0.6662 0.6730