2023 GEL to MAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 GEL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the GEL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 4.0645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.6595.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4050 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8391 to the December average rate of 3.7390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.0645 was up 0.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.0409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9305, compared to 3.7897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1408 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.1669 MAD (High: 4.0387 / Low: 3.8718). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0814 MAD (High: 3.8757 / Low: 3.7942).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1277 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 4.0176) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.2102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8075 (+25.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9168 | 3.7521 | 3.8391 |
| February | 3.9547 | 3.8291 | 3.8981 |
| March | 4.0522 | 3.9464 | 4.0041 |
| April | 4.0645 | 3.9560 | 4.0176 |
| May | 4.0387 | 3.8718 | 3.9760 |
| June | 3.9063 | 3.7666 | 3.8483 |
| July | 3.8136 | 3.7252 | 3.7653 |
| August | 3.8753 | 3.7089 | 3.7846 |
| September | 3.9126 | 3.8131 | 3.8665 |
| October | 3.8757 | 3.7942 | 3.8224 |
| November | 3.8017 | 3.7184 | 3.7606 |
| December | 3.8108 | 3.6595 | 3.7390 |