YEARLY HIGH
5.3756 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.7133 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0915 BWP

2023 GEL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 5.3756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 4.7133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6623 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7928 to the December average rate of 5.0292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3756 was up 8.50% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.9545, 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 26,878 BWP
2022 Average 21,338 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 23,566 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,311.41 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.3490
4.7423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BWP 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 5.0869, compared to 5.0961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.2403 BWP (High: 5.0653 / Low: 4.8250). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1213 BWP (High: 5.2043 / Low: 5.0829).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2403
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1507 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 5.2984) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.0881), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2103 (+29.60%).

2023 Avg (May) 5.2984
2022 Avg (May) 4.0881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8933 4.7133 4.7928
February 5.0653 4.8250 4.9515
March 5.1980 5.0225 5.1249
April 5.2975 5.1019 5.2060
May 5.3756 5.2178 5.2984
June 5.2928 5.0685 5.1477
July 5.2344 5.0061 5.1190
August 5.2043 5.0829 5.1579
September 5.2650 5.0467 5.1571
October 5.1778 5.0388 5.1109
November 5.0813 4.9531 5.0027
December 5.1351 4.9721 5.0292