YEARLY HIGH
6.7239 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.4303 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6435 LSL

2022 GEL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 6.7239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 4.4303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2937 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0304 to the December average rate of 6.4550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.7239 was up 28.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.2460, 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 33,620 LSL
2021 Average 23,015 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 22,151 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,468.28 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.7052
4.4657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LSL 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 5.0660, compared to 6.2210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.5253 LSL (High: 5.2390 / Low: 4.7137). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2559 LSL (High: 5.1741 / Low: 4.9182).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5253
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2559

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 0.4253 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 6.4371) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.9443), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4928 (+30.19%).

2022 Avg (November) 6.4371
2021 Avg (November) 4.9443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1741 4.9182 5.0304
February 5.2650 4.7808 5.0777
March 4.8575 4.4303 4.6523
April 5.2390 4.7137 4.9010
May 5.5489 5.1666 5.3640
June 5.5297 5.1720 5.3706
July 5.9002 5.5260 5.7215
August 6.1993 5.8289 6.0286
September 6.4000 5.8921 6.1653
October 6.6563 6.3399 6.5185
November 6.7239 6.2476 6.4371
December 6.6659 6.2699 6.4550