YEARLY HIGH
2.0387 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.8623 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9545 GEL

2023 BND to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BND to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.0387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 1.8623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1764 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0087 to the December average rate of 2.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.0387 was down 19.46% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.5312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,194 GEL
2022 Average 10,578 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 9,311 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 882.13 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.0279
1.8834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.9422, compared to 1.9668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0769 GEL (High: 1.9392 / Low: 1.8623). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 GEL (High: 1.9532 / Low: 1.9240).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0769
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0590 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 2.0159) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0368 (+1.86%).

2023 Avg (December) 2.0159
2022 Avg (December) 1.9791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0323 1.9949 2.0087
February 2.0204 1.9495 1.9843
March 1.9630 1.9053 1.9253
April 1.9256 1.8699 1.8955
May 1.9392 1.8623 1.8988
June 1.9528 1.9220 1.9405
July 1.9548 1.9181 1.9381
August 1.9532 1.9240 1.9371
September 1.9766 1.9127 1.9426
October 1.9812 1.9448 1.9636
November 2.0276 1.9697 2.0038
December 2.0387 1.9866 2.0159