YEARLY HIGH
3.4682 GEL
YEARLY LOW
2.4172 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0838 GEL

2015 XDR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 3.4682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 2.4172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0510 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5121 to the December average rate of 3.3198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.4682 was up 26.40% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.7438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,341 GEL
2014 Average 13,374 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 12,086 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,254.97 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.4613
2.4056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.8724, compared to 3.2953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.6783 GEL (High: 3.0955 / Low: 2.4172). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 GEL (High: 2.5019 / Low: 2.4837).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6783
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0845 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 3.3733) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.6269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7464 (+28.41%).

2015 Avg (September) 3.3733
2014 Avg (September) 2.6269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5524 2.4755 2.5121
February 2.5019 2.4837 2.4936
March 3.0955 2.4172 2.6707
April 3.2650 3.0687 3.1276
May 3.3544 3.1685 3.2575
June 3.2215 3.1451 3.1729
July 3.1779 3.1330 3.1501
August 3.4230 3.1680 3.2582
September 3.4682 3.3123 3.3733
October 3.3857 3.3215 3.3570
November 3.3481 3.2900 3.3132
December 3.3460 3.2892 3.3198