YEARLY HIGH
8612.8266 STD
YEARLY LOW
6206.7316 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7636.3928 STD

2022 GEL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 8612.8266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 6206.7316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2406.0950 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6871.1654 to the December average rate of 8531.2929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8612.8266 was up 24.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 6903.5301, 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 43,064,133 STD
2021 Average 32,262,209 STD
Yearly Trough Low 31,033,658 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,030,474.82 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8720.8044
6446.6655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to STD 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 7143.7906, compared to 8128.9950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 985.2045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7143.7906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8128.9950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 871.8291 STD (High: 8088.0986 / Low: 7216.2695). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 93.1540 STD (High: 6932.2301 / Low: 6839.0761).

May Spread (Volatile) ±871.8291
January Spread (Stable) ±93.1540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 414.9405 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -414.9405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 8531.2929) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6850.5935), the exchange rate shifted by +1680.6993 (+24.53%).

2022 Avg (December) 8531.2929
2021 Avg (December) 6850.5935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6932.2301 6839.0761 6871.1654
February 7225.7745 6670.7226 7051.1176
March 6906.0356 6206.7316 6636.1771
April 7156.8285 6917.1744 7069.1825
May 8088.0986 7216.2695 7509.0791
June 7980.4460 7476.3573 7726.0216
July 8046.7726 7475.4775 7623.1784
August 8293.3669 7734.7463 8066.4752
September 8053.2002 7572.4968 7916.9170
October 8393.0693 8053.2002 8244.4181
November 8500.5551 8327.4875 8391.6886
December 8612.8266 8437.7044 8531.2929