YEARLY HIGH
1.8414 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.3183 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6150 RON

2022 GEL to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1.8414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.3183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5230 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4191 to the December average rate of 1.7368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8414 was up 29.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4257, 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 9,207 RON
2021 Average 6,483 RON
Yearly Trough Low 6,592 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,615.05 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8447
1.3526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to RON 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 1.4881, compared to 1.7418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1426 RON (High: 1.8178 / Low: 1.6753). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 RON (High: 1.7585 / Low: 1.7109).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1426
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

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 0.0600 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.7665) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3827 (+27.66%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.7665
2021 Avg (November) 1.3838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4557 1.4010 1.4191
February 1.4941 1.3847 1.4536
March 1.4386 1.3183 1.3936
April 1.5448 1.4470 1.4944
May 1.6253 1.5244 1.5759
June 1.6252 1.5429 1.5919
July 1.7507 1.6122 1.6575
August 1.7879 1.6695 1.7437
September 1.8178 1.6753 1.7428
October 1.8413 1.7447 1.8037
November 1.8414 1.7349 1.7665
December 1.7585 1.7109 1.7368