YEARLY HIGH
0.5174 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3742 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4485 CAD

2022 GEL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.5174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.3742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1432 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4103 to the December average rate of 0.5086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5174 was up 23.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4187, 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 2,587 CAD
2021 Average 1,952 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,871 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715.91 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5202
0.3805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CAD 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 0.4181, compared to 0.4788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0403 CAD (High: 0.4896 / Low: 0.4493). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 CAD (High: 0.4191 / Low: 0.4053).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

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 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.5086) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0953 (+23.05%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.5086
2021 Avg (December) 0.4133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4191 0.4053 0.4103
February 0.4346 0.4009 0.4244
March 0.4027 0.3742 0.3921
April 0.4224 0.4027 0.4130
May 0.4506 0.4185 0.4329
June 0.4475 0.4216 0.4361
July 0.4632 0.4372 0.4423
August 0.4776 0.4491 0.4666
September 0.4896 0.4493 0.4684
October 0.5038 0.4807 0.4934
November 0.5034 0.4880 0.4935
December 0.5174 0.4967 0.5086