YEARLY HIGH
4.8094 GEL
YEARLY LOW
3.5146 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0016 GEL

2022 XDR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 4.8094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 3.5146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2948 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3186 to the December average rate of 3.5527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.8094 was down 3.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.9731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,047 GEL
2021 Average 22,922 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 17,573 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,473.89 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.5924
3.4582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4.2273, compared to 3.7759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.5180 GEL (High: 4.1024 / Low: 3.5844). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0821 GEL (High: 3.5967 / Low: 3.5146).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5180
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0821

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 0.2628 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 4.4979) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.7647), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2669 (-5.60%).

2022 Avg (March) 4.4979
2021 Avg (March) 4.7647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3488 4.2611 4.3186
February 4.4553 4.1066 4.2095
March 4.8094 4.3264 4.4979
April 4.3120 4.1766 4.2350
May 4.1770 3.9176 4.0744
June 4.1429 3.9570 4.0286
July 4.0363 3.7586 3.9766
August 3.9184 3.6772 3.7648
September 4.1024 3.5844 3.8951
October 3.9268 3.5854 3.8009
November 3.8565 3.5443 3.6653
December 3.5967 3.5146 3.5527