YEARLY HIGH
3.1650 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.8743 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9855 HKD

2023 GEL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 3.1650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 2.8743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2908 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9342 to the December average rate of 2.9079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.1650 was up 7.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.9419, 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 15,825 HKD
2022 Average 13,474 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 14,371 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,453.79 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.1359
2.8671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to HKD 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 3.0238, compared to 2.9471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.1587 HKD (High: 3.1650 / Low: 3.0063). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 HKD (High: 3.0035 / Low: 2.9758).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1587
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

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 0.0840 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 3.0834) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.6454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4380 (+16.56%).

2023 Avg (May) 3.0834
2022 Avg (May) 2.6454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9810 2.8899 2.9342
February 2.9849 2.9400 2.9694
March 3.0814 2.9842 3.0430
April 3.1526 3.0723 3.1135
May 3.1650 3.0063 3.0834
June 3.0092 2.9716 2.9994
July 3.0483 3.0025 3.0228
August 3.0035 2.9758 2.9917
September 3.0027 2.9072 2.9590
October 2.9281 2.8913 2.9117
November 2.9126 2.8743 2.8895
December 2.9307 2.8948 2.9079