2022 GEL to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 GEL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the GEL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 216.3842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 129.6081.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.7761 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.4022 to the December average rate of 213.3113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 49.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 216.3842 was down 80.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 1129.3233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
GEL to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 147.0925, compared to 198.0261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 50.9336 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 44.0155 SDG (High: 210.9259 / Low: 166.9104). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1699 SDG (High: 147.5248 / Low: 144.3548).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.2544 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 213.3113) against the same month in 2021 (average: 141.2883), the exchange rate shifted by +72.0230 (+50.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 144.8276 | 141.3570 | 142.4022 |
| February | 151.2821 | 140.5363 | 147.7988 |
| March | 144.1224 | 129.6081 | 138.5444 |
| April | 147.5248 | 144.3548 | 146.2367 |
| May | 160.3873 | 146.9622 | 152.3674 |
| June | 157.9585 | 151.4143 | 155.2054 |
| July | 163.1103 | 155.2472 | 156.1411 |
| August | 210.9259 | 166.9104 | 200.8944 |
| September | 205.1510 | 192.6667 | 203.0772 |
| October | 207.7899 | 202.5000 | 205.5446 |
| November | 212.1043 | 207.1038 | 209.1879 |
| December | 216.3842 | 210.1664 | 213.3113 |