YEARLY HIGH
1.9211 LYD
YEARLY LOW
1.7714 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8337 LYD

2023 GEL to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.9211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.7714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1498 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7939 to the December average rate of 1.7902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.9211 was up 4.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8456, 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 9,606 LYD
2022 Average 8,278 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 8,857 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 748.78 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8984
1.7804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LYD 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 1.8474, compared to 1.8199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0780 LYD (High: 1.9211 / Low: 1.8431). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 LYD (High: 1.8477 / Low: 1.8291).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0780
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 1.8813) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.6166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2647 (+16.37%).

2023 Avg (May) 1.8813
2022 Avg (May) 1.6166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8085 1.7795 1.7939
February 1.8433 1.7924 1.8143
March 1.8782 1.8384 1.8630
April 1.9060 1.8602 1.8885
May 1.9211 1.8431 1.8813
June 1.8574 1.8159 1.8437
July 1.8592 1.8239 1.8441
August 1.8477 1.8291 1.8382
September 1.8571 1.8048 1.8334
October 1.8340 1.8084 1.8199
November 1.8186 1.7727 1.7935
December 1.8168 1.7714 1.7902