YEARLY HIGH
12.4819 EGP
YEARLY LOW
9.1536 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6899 EGP

2023 GEL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 12.4819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.1536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3283 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7431 to the December average rate of 11.5057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12.4819 was up 33.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.3402, 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 62,410 EGP
2022 Average 33,277 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 45,768 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,641.53 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

12.3831
10.5940
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 11.7364, compared to 11.6434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.3222 EGP (High: 11.4759 / Low: 9.1536). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1397 EGP (High: 11.5636 / Low: 11.4239).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3222
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 12.1334) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.2148), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9186 (+95.23%).

2023 Avg (May) 12.1334
2022 Avg (May) 6.2148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4759 9.1536 10.7431
February 11.6478 11.4174 11.5317
March 12.1161 11.6465 11.9447
April 12.4226 12.0285 12.2340
May 12.4819 11.8600 12.1334
June 11.8810 11.7250 11.8318
July 12.0453 11.8321 11.9397
August 11.9150 11.7264 11.8131
September 11.8381 11.4739 11.6764
October 11.5636 11.4239 11.4930
November 11.5331 11.3326 11.4324
December 11.6139 11.4484 11.5057