YEARLY HIGH
2.1360 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.7639 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9280 GEL

2017 CAD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 2.1360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 1.7639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3721 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0418 to the December average rate of 2.0570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1360 was up 2.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0843, 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 10,680 GEL
2016 Average 8,919 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 8,820 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,860.33 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0844
1.7560
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 1.8808, compared to 1.9753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1931 GEL (High: 2.1319 / Low: 1.9388). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 GEL (High: 1.8038 / Low: 1.7639).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1931
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1675 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.0570) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0699 (+3.52%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.0570
2016 Avg (December) 1.9871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0800 1.9740 2.0418
February 2.0687 1.9196 2.0101
March 1.8741 1.8176 1.8426
April 1.8266 1.7691 1.7954
May 1.8038 1.7639 1.7834
June 1.8557 1.7822 1.8115
July 1.9275 1.8460 1.8884
August 1.9471 1.8758 1.9023
September 2.0342 1.9653 2.0056
October 1.9914 1.9480 1.9750
November 2.1319 1.9388 2.0234
December 2.1360 1.9667 2.0570