YEARLY HIGH
0.2257 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.1487 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1796 GEL

2022 LSL to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.2257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.1487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0770 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1988 to the December average rate of 0.1550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2257 was down 7.73% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,129 GEL
2021 Average 1,090 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 744 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.98 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2212
0.1473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1980, compared to 0.1611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0213 GEL (High: 0.2121 / Low: 0.1909). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 GEL (High: 0.1577 / Low: 0.1502).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2151) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-3.36%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2151
2021 Avg (March) 0.2226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2033 0.1933 0.1988
February 0.2092 0.1899 0.1971
March 0.2257 0.2059 0.2151
April 0.2121 0.1909 0.2043
May 0.1936 0.1802 0.1865
June 0.1933 0.1808 0.1863
July 0.1810 0.1695 0.1748
August 0.1716 0.1613 0.1659
September 0.1697 0.1563 0.1623
October 0.1577 0.1502 0.1534
November 0.1601 0.1487 0.1554
December 0.1595 0.1500 0.1550