YEARLY HIGH
524.2752 KRW
YEARLY LOW
358.2325 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
445.2057 KRW

2022 GEL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 524.2752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 358.2325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 166.0428 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 388.5652 to the December average rate of 483.7575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 524.2752 was up 35.70% compared to the 2021 peak of 386.3381, 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 2,621,376 KRW
2021 Average 1,783,321 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,791,162 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 830,213.94 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

527.6956
365.0577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KRW 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 405.4566, compared to 484.9548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 79.4983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 405.4566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 484.9548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 43.8959 KRW (High: 509.8159 / Low: 465.9200). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1394 KRW (High: 397.2687 / Low: 384.1292).

September Spread (Volatile) ±43.8959
January Spread (Stable) ±13.1394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 20.8561 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.8561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 514.1425) against the same month in 2021 (average: 377.3168), the exchange rate shifted by +136.8257 (+36.26%).

2022 Avg (October) 514.1425
2021 Avg (October) 377.3168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 397.2687 384.1292 388.5652
February 409.4863 377.8644 399.4670
March 391.1755 358.2325 378.6109
April 417.1838 393.1774 404.1279
May 445.2373 411.5031 427.0014
June 447.5276 415.0749 434.9671
July 468.7342 440.3529 446.9939
August 484.2963 464.5675 476.9184
September 509.8159 465.9200 490.4147
October 524.2752 503.9893 514.1425
November 521.6300 482.0590 497.5020
December 496.4595 466.9113 483.7575