YEARLY HIGH
20.2546 ETB
YEARLY LOW
14.8217 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8858 ETB

2022 GEL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 20.2546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 14.8217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4328 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1117 to the December average rate of 20.0117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 20.2546 was down 72.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 73.5074, 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 101,273 ETB
2021 Average 69,143 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 74,109 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,164.14 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

20.4269
15.4447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to ETB 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 16.7826, compared to 18.9890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.6728 ETB (High: 16.4945 / Low: 14.8217). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4861 ETB (High: 16.3665 / Low: 15.8805).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6728
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4861

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 0.9791 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 20.0117) against the same month in 2021 (average: 17.5612), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4505 (+13.95%).

2022 Avg (December) 20.0117
2021 Avg (December) 17.5612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3665 15.8805 16.1117
February 17.2591 16.0284 16.8390
March 16.4945 14.8217 15.8599
April 17.0423 16.4814 16.8012
May 18.2354 16.9357 17.4034
June 17.9974 17.2373 17.6804
July 18.9644 17.6637 17.8870
August 19.5298 18.1642 18.9621
September 18.8186 17.6211 18.5256
October 19.3097 18.6195 19.0132
November 19.8312 19.3005 19.5344
December 20.2546 19.7449 20.0117