YEARLY HIGH
13.9338 UAH
YEARLY LOW
8.7084 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2820 UAH

2022 GEL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 13.9338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 8.7084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2254 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0952 to the December average rate of 13.7778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 51.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.9338 was up 56.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.8961, 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 69,669 UAH
2021 Average 42,431 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 43,542 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,126.87 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

14.2460
8.6269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to UAH 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 9.5916, compared to 12.9724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 3.3396 UAH (High: 13.3415 / Low: 10.0019). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3520 UAH (High: 13.9338 / Low: 13.5817).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.3396
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3520

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 0.3493 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 13.7778) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.7882), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9896 (+56.78%).

2022 Avg (December) 13.7778
2021 Avg (December) 8.7882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4741 8.8149 9.0952
February 10.1033 9.2951 9.5233
March 9.5167 8.7084 9.1909
April 9.9836 9.4821 9.6863
May 10.3786 9.6418 10.0063
June 10.2243 9.8232 10.0476
July 13.3415 10.0019 10.9174
August 13.6985 12.7250 13.3281
September 13.1558 12.3198 12.9788
October 13.4350 13.0748 13.2861
November 13.6944 13.2785 13.5459
December 13.9338 13.5817 13.7778