YEARLY HIGH
58.1202 JMD
YEARLY LOW
44.6224 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.7871 JMD

2022 GEL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 58.1202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 44.6224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4978 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.3449 to the December average rate of 57.2878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 58.1202 was up 15.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 50.4336, 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 290,601 JMD
2021 Average 234,536 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 223,112 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,489.01 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

58.2564
46.6331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to JMD 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 50.7784, compared to 54.7958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.7784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.7958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 5.2754 JMD (High: 53.8600 / Low: 48.5846). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6953 JMD (High: 51.3485 / Low: 49.6533).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.2754
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.5420 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 57.2878) against the same month in 2021 (average: 49.8490), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4388 (+14.92%).

2022 Avg (December) 57.2878
2021 Avg (December) 49.8490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.3485 49.6533 50.3449
February 53.8600 48.5846 52.1437
March 49.4418 44.6224 47.6017
April 51.2102 49.4447 50.5231
May 54.4669 50.6556 52.1250
June 52.9929 51.1926 51.9323
July 55.5119 51.0445 51.8928
August 56.5639 52.0219 54.8059
September 54.1270 50.6815 53.3036
October 55.5575 53.8573 54.9999
November 57.3473 55.6020 56.4846
December 58.1202 56.1896 57.2878