YEARLY HIGH
7.0489 TRY
YEARLY LOW
4.2081 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7288 TRY

2022 GEL to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 7.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 4.2081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8408 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3961 to the December average rate of 6.9722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.0489 was up 30.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.4030, 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 35,244 TRY
2021 Average 13,894 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 21,040 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,204.00 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.2298
4.1384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to TRY 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 4.8879, compared to 6.5697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.9136 TRY (High: 5.7626 / Low: 4.8491). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1329 TRY (High: 4.8781 / Low: 4.7451).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9136
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0659 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 6.9722) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.3447), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6274 (+60.47%).

2022 Avg (December) 6.9722
2021 Avg (December) 4.3447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4903 4.2272 4.3961
February 4.7441 4.3608 4.5496
March 4.7211 4.2081 4.5323
April 4.8781 4.7451 4.8097
May 5.7626 4.8491 5.2666
June 6.0034 5.4711 5.7729
July 6.4917 5.6958 5.9719
August 6.6497 6.2792 6.5073
September 6.5494 6.1130 6.4414
October 6.7595 6.5494 6.6891
November 6.9295 6.7534 6.8367
December 7.0489 6.8884 6.9722