YEARLY HIGH
1662.1189 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1507.6136 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1566.5079 KHR

2023 GEL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1662.1189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 1507.6136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.5052 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1543.7488 to the December average rate of 1530.7603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1662.1189 was up 6.83% compared to the 2022 peak of 1555.9087, 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 8,310,594 KHR
2022 Average 7,037,873 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,538,068 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 772,526.13 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1628.7010
1513.6716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KHR 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 1578.3157, compared to 1554.7000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.6157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1578.3157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1554.7000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 81.7934 KHR (High: 1662.1189 / Low: 1580.3255). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.2836 KHR (High: 1544.9866 / Low: 1528.7030).

May Spread (Volatile) ±81.7934
October Spread (Stable) ±16.2836

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 40.1382 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.1382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 1619.1152) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1367.9233), the exchange rate shifted by +251.1919 (+18.36%).

2023 Avg (May) 1619.1152
2022 Avg (May) 1367.9233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1562.7376 1524.8148 1543.7488
February 1578.0095 1534.5722 1546.0236
March 1590.5790 1543.0342 1569.7390
April 1650.0000 1576.9337 1612.2904
May 1662.1189 1580.3255 1619.1152
June 1585.1813 1563.9388 1578.9770
July 1610.2765 1572.4195 1594.3399
August 1591.1747 1573.1664 1582.3771
September 1589.9225 1524.1238 1560.9117
October 1544.9866 1528.7030 1536.5537
November 1536.3863 1507.6136 1523.2574
December 1546.6254 1518.7858 1530.7603