YEARLY HIGH
3.4600 GEL
YEARLY LOW
2.7800 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1132 GEL

2020 TMT to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TMT to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 3.4600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 2.7800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6800 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8778 to the December average rate of 3.2942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4600 was up 15.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.9900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,300 GEL
2019 Average 14,084 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 13,900 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,400.00 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3655
2.7956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 3.0297, compared to 3.1966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6750 GEL (High: 3.4600 / Low: 2.7850). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 GEL (High: 3.1079 / Low: 3.0850).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6750
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1480 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.0165) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3347 (+12.48%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.0165
2019 Avg (March) 2.6818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8950 2.8500 2.8778
February 2.8900 2.7800 2.8431
March 3.4600 2.7850 3.0165
April 3.2850 3.1400 3.1828
May 3.2200 3.1850 3.2031
June 3.1900 2.9500 3.0551
July 3.0950 3.0550 3.0727
August 3.1079 3.0850 3.0911
September 3.3500 3.0750 3.1786
October 3.2750 3.2050 3.2250
November 3.4200 3.2400 3.3180
December 3.3250 3.2723 3.2942