YEARLY HIGH
1.1964 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.0616 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1431 AED

2021 GEL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1.1964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.0616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1348 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1121 to the December average rate of 1.1860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1964 was down 9.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.3213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,982 AED
2020 Average 5,915 AED
Yearly Trough Low 5,308 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.21 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1976
1.0577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to AED 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 1.1074, compared to 1.1788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0652 AED (High: 1.1267 / Low: 1.0616). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 AED (High: 1.1849 / Low: 1.1801).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0652
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.1860) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0710 (+6.36%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.1860
2020 Avg (December) 1.1150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1197 1.1081 1.1121
February 1.1148 1.1016 1.1083
March 1.1064 1.0772 1.1009
April 1.0796 1.0616 1.0694
May 1.1267 1.0616 1.0892
June 1.1829 1.1267 1.1647
July 1.1946 1.1606 1.1768
August 1.1948 1.1772 1.1846
September 1.1849 1.1801 1.1820
October 1.1811 1.1660 1.1724
November 1.1867 1.1606 1.1712
December 1.1964 1.1754 1.1860