YEARLY HIGH
61.9633 JMD
YEARLY LOW
55.9333 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.7411 JMD

2023 GEL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 61.9633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 55.9333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0300 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.3622 to the December average rate of 57.8336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 61.9633 was up 6.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 58.1202, 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 309,816 JMD
2022 Average 263,947 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 279,667 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,149.77 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

60.9530
57.0357
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 59.1267, compared to 58.3555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.1267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.3555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 2.7026 JMD (High: 61.9633 / Low: 59.2607). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9441 JMD (High: 58.0202 / Low: 57.0761).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7026
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4643 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 60.6265) against the same month in 2022 (average: 52.1250), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5015 (+16.31%).

2023 Avg (May) 60.6265
2022 Avg (May) 52.1250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.4936 55.9333 57.3622
February 59.3197 57.7636 58.3690
March 59.4246 58.0912 58.8917
April 61.2483 59.0195 60.3487
May 61.9633 59.2607 60.6265
June 59.4949 58.4274 59.1623
July 60.2486 58.7015 59.6453
August 59.8897 58.4413 59.1023
September 59.2435 57.3599 58.3996
October 58.0202 57.0761 57.6558
November 57.9984 56.8321 57.4962
December 58.4982 57.3624 57.8336