2016 BBD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3992 GEL

YEARLY LOW

1.0618 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1820 GEL

2016 BBD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.3992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.0618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3374 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2181 to the December average rate of 1.3249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3992 was up 13.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,996 GEL

2015 Average 5,517 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 5,309 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,687.08 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3483

1.0671

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BBD 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 1.1604, compared to 1.2036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1604

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1223 GEL (High: 1.3992 / Low: 1.2770). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 GEL (High: 1.2490 / Low: 1.2322).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1223

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.0593 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3249) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1280 (+10.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3249

2015 Avg (December) 1.1968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2443	1.1994	1.2181
February	1.2490	1.2322	1.2413
March	1.2350	1.1437	1.1874
April	1.1500	1.1132	1.1281
May	1.1133	1.0700	1.0906
June	1.1791	1.0618	1.0966
July	1.1761	1.1569	1.1703
August	1.1768	1.1355	1.1588
September	1.1680	1.1438	1.1548
October	1.1931	1.1649	1.1773
November	1.2721	1.1965	1.2358
December	1.3992	1.2770	1.3249