YEARLY HIGH
574.0744 LBP
YEARLY LOW
440.2390 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
521.5140 LBP

2022 GEL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 574.0744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 440.2390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.8354 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 491.1257 to the December average rate of 567.5977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 574.0744 was up 15.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 495.9929, 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 2,870,372 LBP
2021 Average 2,364,839 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,201,195 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 669,177.16 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

577.4229
459.5211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LBP 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 498.1842, compared to 544.8438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.6596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 498.1842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 544.8438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 49.6473 LBP (High: 489.8862 / Low: 440.2390). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.7833 LBP (High: 499.5846 / Low: 486.8013).

March Spread (Volatile) ±49.6473
January Spread (Stable) ±12.7833

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 35.5702 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.5702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 567.5977) against the same month in 2021 (average: 490.4854), the exchange rate shifted by +77.1123 (+15.72%).

2022 Avg (December) 567.5977
2021 Avg (December) 490.4854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 499.5846 486.8013 491.1257
February 518.8275 473.4662 504.9165
March 489.8862 440.2390 469.3463
April 501.8451 487.8229 495.7666
May 534.9492 497.0338 511.9060
June 524.9135 504.5454 516.0439
July 547.5364 511.8975 517.2684
August 562.3192 523.5383 547.9704
September 543.8325 505.3537 531.9471
October 552.0833 536.9712 546.7906
November 571.0198 546.3797 557.4884
December 574.0744 560.3772 567.5977