YEARLY HIGH
215.0349 SOS
YEARLY LOW
168.4062 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.9045 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,075,175 SOS
2021 Average 904,449 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 842,031 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233,143.61 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

215.8705
177.1288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.9681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.8410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.7646
April Spread (Stable) ±4.1018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (December) 212.6420
2021 Avg (December) 187.7941

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