YEARLY HIGH
5.3275 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.1841 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6610 SCR

2022 GEL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 5.3275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 4.1841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1433 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4748 to the December average rate of 4.9967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.3275 was down 18.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.5557, 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 26,637 SCR
2021 Average 24,998 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 20,921 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,716.58 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.0527
4.3807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SCR 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 4.5261, compared to 4.7959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.6774 SCR (High: 5.0144 / Low: 4.3370). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4047 SCR (High: 5.0261 / Low: 4.6215).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6774
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4047

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 4.9967) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.3499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6468 (+14.87%).

2022 Avg (December) 4.9967
2021 Avg (December) 4.3499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8555 4.2176 4.4748
February 4.8651 4.2847 4.5664
March 4.6428 4.1841 4.4682
April 4.7786 4.2901 4.6488
May 4.7359 4.2547 4.4367
June 4.8793 4.3620 4.5615
July 4.8562 4.3535 4.5376
August 5.0302 4.4727 4.7898
September 5.0144 4.3370 4.7207
October 5.0261 4.6215 4.8072
November 5.1111 4.6309 4.9232
December 5.3275 4.7902 4.9967