YEARLY HIGH
58.3113 LRD
YEARLY LOW
44.6880 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.6127 LRD

2022 GEL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 58.3113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 44.6880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6234 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.5428 to the December average rate of 57.6383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 58.3113 was up 4.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 55.8358, 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 291,557 LRD
2021 Average 258,488 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 223,440 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,116.78 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

58.6399
46.6210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LRD 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 50.0083, compared to 55.2172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.0083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.2172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 4.5874 LRD (High: 49.2754 / Low: 44.6880). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8727 LRD (High: 50.0824 / Low: 49.2097).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.5874
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8727

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 3.6240 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 57.6383) against the same month in 2021 (average: 46.0412), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5972 (+25.19%).

2022 Avg (December) 57.6383
2021 Avg (December) 46.0412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.0739 46.8901 48.5428
February 52.4615 48.6435 51.2466
March 49.2754 44.6880 47.6226
April 50.0824 49.2097 49.7638
May 53.5211 49.5881 51.1426
June 52.5951 50.5823 51.7316
July 55.4611 51.8285 52.1929
August 56.8518 53.1088 55.4560
September 54.7069 50.6667 54.1381
October 55.8727 54.4425 55.3174
November 57.3557 55.8909 56.5603
December 58.3113 56.9316 57.6383