YEARLY HIGH
0.3774 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2903 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3441 USD

2022 GEL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.3774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.2903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0871 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3249 to the December average rate of 0.3738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3774 was up 15.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3257, 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 1,887 USD
2021 Average 1,556 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,451 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.41 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3802
0.3037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to USD 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 0.3287, compared to 0.3594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0318 USD (High: 0.3221 / Low: 0.2903). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 USD (High: 0.3284 / Low: 0.3231).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.3738) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0509 (+15.76%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.3738
2021 Avg (December) 0.3229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3284 0.3231 0.3249
February 0.3419 0.3155 0.3335
March 0.3221 0.2903 0.3100
April 0.3300 0.3226 0.3269
May 0.3521 0.3284 0.3370
June 0.3460 0.3328 0.3402
July 0.3617 0.3401 0.3422
August 0.3704 0.3454 0.3610
September 0.3552 0.3333 0.3518
October 0.3636 0.3540 0.3600
November 0.3724 0.3636 0.3676
December 0.3774 0.3697 0.3738