YEARLY HIGH
0.0062 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0046 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0054 GEL

2020 XAF to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0062 was up 22.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31 GEL
2019 Average 24 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 23 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.79 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0063
0.0046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 GEL (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0061) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+24.80%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0061
2019 Avg (December) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
February 0.0049 0.0046 0.0047
March 0.0058 0.0047 0.0051
April 0.0055 0.0052 0.0053
May 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
June 0.0055 0.0051 0.0052
July 0.0056 0.0052 0.0054
August 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
September 0.0060 0.0055 0.0057
October 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
November 0.0062 0.0058 0.0060
December 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061