2022 GEL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 GEL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the GEL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 215.0349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 168.4062.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.6287 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.9847 to the December average rate of 212.6420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 215.0349 was up 12.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 190.8795, 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 SOS 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 190.9681, compared to 204.8410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8729 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 18.7646 SOS (High: 187.1708 / Low: 168.4062). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1018 SOS (High: 191.3435 / Low: 187.2417).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.5289 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 212.6420) against the same month in 2021 (average: 187.7941), the exchange rate shifted by +24.8480 (+13.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 191.4754 | 186.3085 | 188.9847 |
| February | 199.3174 | 181.1610 | 193.8862 |
| March | 187.1708 | 168.4062 | 180.3573 |
| April | 191.3435 | 187.2417 | 189.4735 |
| May | 204.3881 | 190.0689 | 195.6189 |
| June | 200.8552 | 193.0885 | 197.4880 |
| July | 208.0249 | 192.5380 | 197.0934 |
| August | 214.5756 | 196.3758 | 206.1469 |
| September | 202.4997 | 191.1078 | 199.8699 |
| October | 206.7674 | 201.2389 | 204.5838 |
| November | 211.7858 | 203.9930 | 208.7099 |
| December | 215.0349 | 210.1275 | 212.6420 |