YEARLY HIGH
31.3514 BTN
YEARLY LOW
22.2621 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.0737 BTN

2022 GEL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 31.3514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 22.2621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0893 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.1768 to the December average rate of 30.8248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 31.3514 was up 27.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 24.6643, 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 156,757 BTN
2021 Average 115,000 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 111,310 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,446.47 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

31.5443
22.9106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BTN 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 25.0502, compared to 29.0972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.0502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.0972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 2.3347 BTN (High: 28.9957 / Low: 26.6610). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7327 BTN (High: 24.6236 / Low: 23.8909).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.3347
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7327

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 1.3565 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 30.8248) against the same month in 2021 (average: 24.3158), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5090 (+26.77%).

2022 Avg (December) 30.8248
2021 Avg (December) 24.3158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.6236 23.8909 24.1768
February 25.7874 23.5717 24.9865
March 24.4540 22.2621 23.6301
April 25.2777 24.2900 24.9144
May 27.3195 25.0920 26.0354
June 27.0085 25.7947 26.5579
July 28.8620 26.8282 27.2056
August 29.4564 27.4105 28.7271
September 28.9957 26.6610 28.1837
October 30.0365 28.8441 29.6318
November 30.4706 29.5865 30.0102
December 31.3514 30.0286 30.8248