YEARLY HIGH
14.8895 UAH
YEARLY LOW
13.2584 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0317 UAH

2023 GEL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 14.8895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 13.2584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6311 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7924 to the December average rate of 13.8503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.8895 was up 6.86% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.9338, 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 74,447 UAH
2022 Average 56,467 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 66,292 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,155.55 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

14.7270
13.2480
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 14.2113, compared to 13.8521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.7204 UAH (High: 14.8895 / Low: 14.1690). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2176 UAH (High: 14.2292 / Low: 14.0117).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7204
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3743 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 14.5167) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.0063), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5104 (+45.08%).

2023 Avg (May) 14.5167
2022 Avg (May) 10.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9783 13.6117 13.7924
February 14.1808 13.7529 13.9282
March 14.4795 14.0425 14.2846
April 14.7667 14.3811 14.6037
May 14.8895 14.1690 14.5167
June 14.2045 13.9823 14.1424
July 14.4037 14.0593 14.2460
August 14.2292 14.0117 14.1116
September 14.1457 13.6813 13.9515
October 13.7843 13.3976 13.5822
November 13.5502 13.2584 13.3712
December 14.2231 13.5353 13.8503