YEARLY HIGH
4.0409 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.8969 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5018 MAD

2022 GEL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 4.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 2.8969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1440 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0183 to the December average rate of 3.9311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.0409 was up 33.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.0206, 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 20,205 MAD
2021 Average 13,996 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 14,485 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,720.01 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.0568
2.9229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MAD 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 3.1910, compared to 3.8127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.3446 MAD (High: 3.9245 / Low: 3.5800). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1044 MAD (High: 3.9706 / Low: 3.8662).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3446
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1132 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 3.9624) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.9212), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0411 (+35.64%).

2022 Avg (November) 3.9624
2021 Avg (November) 2.9212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1000 2.9865 3.0183
February 3.2039 2.9803 3.1306
March 3.1125 2.8969 3.0174
April 3.2779 3.1291 3.2102
May 3.4917 3.2719 3.3706
June 3.4662 3.2831 3.3989
July 3.7365 3.4064 3.5013
August 3.8228 3.6408 3.7575
September 3.9245 3.5800 3.7795
October 4.0101 3.8772 3.9444
November 4.0409 3.9179 3.9624
December 3.9706 3.8662 3.9311