YEARLY HIGH
42.0846 RUB
YEARLY LOW
17.8572 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.8429 RUB

2022 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 42.0846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 17.8572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2274 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8751 to the December average rate of 24.8224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 42.0846 was up 72.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 24.4204, 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 210,423 RUB
2021 Average 114,669 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 89,286 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,137.02 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

35.6747
18.1345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to RUB 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 25.5141, compared to 22.1716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.5141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.1716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 15.7561 RUB (High: 42.0846 / Low: 26.3285). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6865 RUB (High: 22.8388 / Low: 22.1523).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.7561
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.0198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 34.2131) against the same month in 2021 (average: 22.3401), the exchange rate shifted by +11.8729 (+53.15%).

2022 Avg (March) 34.2131
2021 Avg (March) 22.3401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8514 24.0799 24.8751
February 33.8737 25.0387 26.2372
March 42.0846 26.3285 34.2131
April 27.9003 23.4319 26.1933
May 24.0887 19.9737 21.9701
June 21.3693 17.8572 19.5962
July 22.6040 18.7058 20.3753
August 23.0348 20.8045 21.9501
September 22.8262 20.2655 21.1578
October 23.0304 20.6495 22.2744
November 22.8388 22.1523 22.4499
December 27.4074 22.4675 24.8224