YEARLY HIGH
2.0843 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.6341 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7837 GEL

2016 CAD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 2.0843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 1.6341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4502 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7176 to the December average rate of 1.9871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0843 was up 5.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,421 GEL
2015 Average 8,623 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 8,170 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,251.20 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0173
1.6554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.7433, compared to 1.8241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1847 GEL (High: 1.8189 / Low: 1.6342). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 GEL (High: 1.8146 / Low: 1.7800).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1847
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0728 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.9871) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2412 (+13.82%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.9871
2015 Avg (December) 1.7459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7667 1.6633 1.7176
February 1.8258 1.7699 1.8005
March 1.8542 1.7467 1.7964
April 1.7741 1.7336 1.7584
May 1.7765 1.6341 1.6856
June 1.8189 1.6342 1.7009
July 1.8146 1.7800 1.7963
August 1.8079 1.7539 1.7829
September 1.7867 1.7473 1.7642
October 1.7956 1.7538 1.7773
November 1.8950 1.7869 1.8368
December 2.0843 1.9160 1.9871