YEARLY HIGH
1.0897 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.9954 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0305 XCD

2023 GEL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.0897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.9954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0943 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0140 to the December average rate of 1.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.0897 was up 6.85% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0198, 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 5,449 XCD
2022 Average 4,650 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 4,977 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.62 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.0791
0.9932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XCD 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 1.0424, compared to 1.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0523 XCD (High: 1.0897 / Low: 1.0374). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 XCD (High: 1.0103 / Low: 0.9991).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 1.0633) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.9108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1524 (+16.73%).

2023 Avg (May) 1.0633
2022 Avg (May) 0.9108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0276 1.0009 1.0140
February 1.0281 1.0122 1.0227
March 1.0609 1.0276 1.0478
April 1.0854 1.0577 1.0720
May 1.0897 1.0374 1.0633
June 1.0374 1.0256 1.0349
July 1.0536 1.0355 1.0450
August 1.0394 1.0256 1.0331
September 1.0355 1.0047 1.0213
October 1.0103 0.9991 1.0056
November 1.0084 0.9954 1.0003
December 1.0141 1.0009 1.0063