YEARLY HIGH
0.0024 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0014 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0017 GEL

2017 CDF to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0022 to the December average rate of 0.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0024 was down 12.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12 GEL
2016 Average 12 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 7 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.68 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0023
0.0014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0019, compared to 0.0016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0021). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GEL (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0016).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0022) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0026), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-15.40%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0022
2016 Avg (January) 0.0026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0021 0.0022
February 0.0022 0.0019 0.0021
March 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
April 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
May 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
July 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
August 0.0016 0.0014 0.0015
September 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
October 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
November 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
December 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017