YEARLY HIGH
54.4432 ISK
YEARLY LOW
38.8099 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6264 ISK

2022 GEL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 54.4432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 38.8099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6334 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9056 to the December average rate of 53.1940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 54.4432 was up 28.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 42.3648, 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 272,216 ISK
2021 Average 197,680 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 194,049 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,166.77 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

54.4738
39.1162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to ISK 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 42.4972, compared to 50.7557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 3.7369 ISK (High: 49.1465 / Low: 45.4096). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9174 ISK (High: 42.4430 / Low: 41.5256).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.7369
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9174

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 1.3051 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 52.9556) against the same month in 2021 (average: 41.6659), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2898 (+27.10%).

2022 Avg (November) 52.9556
2021 Avg (November) 41.6659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.4430 41.5256 41.9056
February 42.8074 39.4841 41.7011
March 41.5503 38.8099 40.3960
April 43.0164 41.5347 42.2611
May 45.4236 42.0375 44.1313
June 45.5744 42.7754 44.5878
July 49.1465 45.4096 46.6760
August 50.7712 48.8325 50.0400
September 51.2804 47.5667 49.8567
October 52.4545 50.5801 51.8120
November 54.4432 51.6550 52.9556
December 54.2189 52.1627 53.1940