YEARLY HIGH
3.4431 GEL
YEARLY LOW
3.0572 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2628 GEL

2023 FKP to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FKP to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3.4431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 3.0572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3859 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2633 to the December average rate of 3.4017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.4431 was down 23.70% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.5125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,215 GEL
2022 Average 18,071 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 15,286 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,929.53 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.4288
3.1039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 3.1987, compared to 3.3269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.1420 GEL (High: 3.2420 / Low: 3.1000). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 GEL (High: 3.3462 / Low: 3.3067).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1420
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0752 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 3.4017) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.2569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1449 (+4.45%).

2023 Avg (December) 3.4017
2022 Avg (December) 3.2569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2859 3.2130 3.2633
February 3.2580 3.1467 3.1882
March 3.1663 3.0572 3.1310
April 3.1842 3.1058 3.1379
May 3.2420 3.1000 3.1719
June 3.3585 3.2443 3.3002
July 3.3806 3.2976 3.3307
August 3.3462 3.3067 3.3227
September 3.3181 3.2430 3.2780
October 3.3128 3.2306 3.2709
November 3.4325 3.2937 3.3576
December 3.4431 3.3440 3.4017