2016 AWG to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5554 GEL

YEARLY LOW

1.1842 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3184 GEL

2016 AWG to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.5554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.1842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3713 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3586 to the December average rate of 1.4772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5554 was up 13.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,777 GEL

2015 Average 6,156 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 5,921 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,856.31 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5033

1.1909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.2943, compared to 1.3426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2943

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1313 GEL (High: 1.5554 / Low: 1.4241). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 GEL (High: 1.3955 / Low: 1.3742).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1313

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0660 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4772) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1421 (+10.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4772

2015 Avg (December) 1.3351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3877	1.3376	1.3586
February	1.3955	1.3742	1.3845
March	1.3774	1.2755	1.3243
April	1.2826	1.2415	1.2583
May	1.2416	1.1933	1.2169
June	1.3150	1.1842	1.2232
July	1.3117	1.2902	1.3053
August	1.3124	1.2664	1.2924
September	1.3031	1.2756	1.2892
October	1.3306	1.2996	1.3130
November	1.4187	1.3344	1.3782
December	1.5554	1.4241	1.4772