YEARLY HIGH
23.0245 MKD
YEARLY LOW
16.4070 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1813 MKD

2022 GEL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 23.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 16.4070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6175 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6861 to the December average rate of 21.7528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 23.0245 was up 29.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 17.7734, 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 115,122 MKD
2021 Average 81,137 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 82,035 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,087.40 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

23.0873
16.8354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MKD 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 18.5384, compared to 21.8242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.8242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 1.9830 MKD (High: 22.5971 / Low: 20.6141). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6291 MKD (High: 22.0087 / Low: 21.3796).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9830
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6291

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 0.7684 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 22.5663) against the same month in 2021 (average: 16.9482), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6181 (+33.15%).

2022 Avg (October) 22.5663
2021 Avg (October) 16.9482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1532 17.4290 17.6861
February 18.5334 17.2112 18.1248
March 17.9301 16.4070 17.3564
April 19.1932 18.0007 18.6113
May 20.2784 19.0082 19.6362
June 20.2358 19.1279 19.8154
July 21.8544 20.0459 20.6793
August 22.3265 21.2064 21.9315
September 22.5971 20.6141 21.8345
October 23.0245 22.1754 22.5663
November 22.9141 21.7282 22.1808
December 22.0087 21.3796 21.7528