YEARLY HIGH
0.9098 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.6535 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8162 GEL

2015 XCD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XCD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 0.9098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.6535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2563 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6536 to the December average rate of 0.8862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9098 was up 34.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,549 GEL
2014 Average 3,258 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 3,267 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,281.45 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9115
0.6301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.7587, compared to 0.8736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1738 GEL (High: 0.8273 / Low: 0.6535). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.6536 / Low: 0.6535).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1738
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.8881) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2394 (+36.90%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.8881
2014 Avg (September) 0.6487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6536 0.6535 0.6536
February 0.6536 0.6535 0.6536
March 0.8273 0.6535 0.7140
April 0.8596 0.8296 0.8365
May 0.8747 0.8405 0.8588
June 0.8530 0.8290 0.8359
July 0.8426 0.8308 0.8353
August 0.8908 0.8413 0.8602
September 0.9098 0.8741 0.8881
October 0.8918 0.8768 0.8841
November 0.8918 0.8845 0.8879
December 0.8930 0.8797 0.8862