YEARLY HIGH
0.0168 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0072 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 GEL

2022 LKR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0152 to the December average rate of 0.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -52.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0168 was down 6.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 84 GEL
2021 Average 81 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 36 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.14 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0160
0.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GEL 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 0.0115, compared to 0.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0063 GEL (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0072).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0129) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0169), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-23.81%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0129
2021 Avg (March) 0.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0150 0.0152
February 0.0158 0.0144 0.0148
March 0.0168 0.0105 0.0129
April 0.0104 0.0086 0.0095
May 0.0087 0.0079 0.0083
June 0.0084 0.0080 0.0082
July 0.0083 0.0077 0.0081
August 0.0081 0.0074 0.0077
September 0.0084 0.0077 0.0079
October 0.0078 0.0075 0.0076
November 0.0076 0.0073 0.0074
December 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073