YEARLY HIGH
0.0603 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0009 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0154 GEL

2021 SDG to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0594 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0598 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -88.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0603 was down 5.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 301 GEL
2020 Average 288 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 4 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.89 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0650
0.0017
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SDG 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 0.0236, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0594 GEL (High: 0.0603 / Low: 0.0009). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0070).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0594
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0399 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0487) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0549), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-11.34%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0487
2020 Avg (February) 0.0549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0600 0.0594 0.0598
February 0.0603 0.0009 0.0487
March 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
April 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
May 0.0089 0.0078 0.0083
June 0.0078 0.0070 0.0073
July 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
August 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
September 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070
October 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
November 0.0139 0.0071 0.0074
December 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071