YEARLY HIGH
65.8676 ARS
YEARLY LOW
31.5102 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.2842 ARS

2022 GEL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 65.8676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 31.5102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.3574 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7542 to the December average rate of 64.4027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 90.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 65.8676 was up 97.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 33.2968, 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 329,338 ARS
2021 Average 148,163 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 157,551 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,786.92 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

67.4675
30.6894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to ARS 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 36.9398, compared to 53.6286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.6888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.9398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.6286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 4.7701 ARS (High: 47.4229 / Low: 42.6528). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3629 ARS (High: 34.5337 / Low: 33.1708).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.7701
January Spread (Stable) ±1.3629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5481 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 64.4027) against the same month in 2021 (average: 32.8855), the exchange rate shifted by +31.5172 (+95.84%).

2022 Avg (December) 64.4027
2021 Avg (December) 32.8855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5337 33.1708 33.7542
February 36.3591 33.8856 35.4710
March 35.7541 31.5102 33.9229
April 37.8640 35.9300 37.0443
May 42.0477 37.8840 39.7060
June 42.7909 40.0380 41.7404
July 47.4229 42.6528 43.9088
August 49.7393 47.7734 48.8387
September 52.1421 48.3015 50.2990
October 56.7501 52.1421 54.7535
November 61.7328 57.1961 59.5689
December 65.8676 61.9773 64.4027