YEARLY HIGH
4.1158 GEL
YEARLY LOW
3.6680 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8960 GEL

2019 XDR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 4.1158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 3.6680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4478 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7202 to the December average rate of 3.9876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.1158 was up 10.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.7391, 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 20,579 GEL
2018 Average 17,617 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 18,340 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,238.97 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.1180
3.6637
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 3.7647, compared to 4.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.2168 GEL (High: 4.0848 / Low: 3.8679). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 GEL (High: 3.7642 / Low: 3.7381).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2168
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0926 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 4.0801) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.5199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5602 (+15.91%).

2019 Avg (November) 4.0801
2018 Avg (November) 3.5199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7390 3.7036 3.7202
February 3.7635 3.6680 3.7016
March 3.7611 3.7160 3.7413
April 3.7642 3.7381 3.7519
May 3.8878 3.7591 3.8203
June 3.9871 3.7847 3.8530
July 4.0848 3.8679 3.9596
August 4.0437 3.9942 4.0198
September 4.0663 4.0166 4.0511
October 4.0910 4.0343 4.0659
November 4.1158 4.0564 4.0801
December 4.0798 3.9298 3.9876