YEARLY HIGH
16.9742 MUR
YEARLY LOW
12.6996 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2251 MUR

2022 GEL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 16.9742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 12.6996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2746 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1849 to the December average rate of 16.3952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 16.9742 was up 18.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.3177, 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 84,871 MUR
2021 Average 64,820 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 63,498 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,373.02 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

16.6597
13.4848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MUR 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 14.4032, compared to 16.0470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.9051 MUR (High: 14.6047 / Low: 12.6996). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4279 MUR (High: 16.4426 / Low: 16.0147).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9051
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4279

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 0.8383 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 16.3089) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.7554), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5535 (+18.56%).

2022 Avg (August) 16.3089
2021 Avg (August) 13.7554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3569 13.9257 14.1849
February 14.9402 13.8801 14.5877
March 14.6047 12.6996 13.7494
April 14.8039 13.9674 14.2525
May 15.2105 14.0443 14.5458
June 15.5699 14.4415 15.0988
July 16.4729 15.2030 15.5051
August 16.9742 15.2514 16.3089
September 16.1934 14.7983 15.8036
October 16.4813 15.6715 16.0940
November 16.4426 16.0147 16.1749
December 16.6981 16.1366 16.3952