YEARLY HIGH
34.2233 AFN
YEARLY LOW
25.9549 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.9391 AFN

2022 GEL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 34.2233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 25.9549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2684 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9654 to the December average rate of 32.6901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 34.2233 was down 10.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 38.1042, 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 171,116 AFN
2021 Average 130,173 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 129,774 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,342.09 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

34.6108
26.8664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to AFN 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 30.1974, compared to 31.6809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.1974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.6809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 4.0859 AFN (High: 32.9530 / Low: 28.8671). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7015 AFN (High: 34.2233 / Low: 33.5218).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.0859
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.5931 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 33.9654) against the same month in 2021 (average: 23.4098), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5557 (+45.09%).

2022 Avg (January) 33.9654
2021 Avg (January) 23.4098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.2233 33.5218 33.9654
February 32.9530 28.8671 31.1049
March 28.9461 25.9549 27.5118
April 28.8867 28.0328 28.5943
May 31.6434 28.1713 29.7157
June 31.0217 29.7715 30.2921
July 32.6919 29.7889 30.3569
August 33.5793 30.4309 32.2697
September 31.5615 29.0567 31.1421
October 31.8261 30.6889 31.3103
November 32.7527 32.0347 32.3162
December 33.1754 32.2629 32.6901