YEARLY HIGH
0.0224 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0191 GEL

2022 LRD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0206 to the December average rate of 0.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0224 was up 1.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112 GEL
2021 Average 97 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 86 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.14 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0214
0.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0200, compared to 0.0181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 GEL (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0203). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0200).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0210) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+9.30%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0210
2021 Avg (March) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0213 0.0200 0.0206
February 0.0206 0.0191 0.0195
March 0.0224 0.0203 0.0210
April 0.0203 0.0200 0.0201
May 0.0202 0.0187 0.0196
June 0.0198 0.0190 0.0193
July 0.0193 0.0180 0.0192
August 0.0188 0.0176 0.0180
September 0.0197 0.0183 0.0185
October 0.0184 0.0179 0.0181
November 0.0179 0.0174 0.0177
December 0.0176 0.0171 0.0174