YEARLY HIGH
9.3402 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.5688 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6483 EGP

2022 GEL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 9.3402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 4.5688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7714 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1070 to the December average rate of 9.2167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.3402 was up 82.60% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.1152, 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 46,701 EGP
2021 Average 24,431 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 22,844 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,856.82 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.6277
4.6960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to EGP 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 5.6886, compared to 7.6081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 1.8283 EGP (High: 8.7444 / Low: 6.9161). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0917 EGP (High: 5.1662 / Low: 5.0746).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.8283
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0917

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0935 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 9.2167) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.0749), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1418 (+81.61%).

2022 Avg (December) 9.2167
2021 Avg (December) 5.0749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1662 5.0746 5.1070
February 5.3805 4.9673 5.2435
March 5.8871 4.5688 5.1697
April 6.1266 5.8843 6.0255
May 6.5514 6.0345 6.2148
June 6.4885 6.2013 6.3709
July 6.8426 6.3912 6.4648
August 7.0910 6.6351 6.9136
September 6.9453 6.4947 6.8201
October 8.7444 6.9161 7.2573
November 9.1320 8.7492 8.9760
December 9.3402 9.0794 9.2167