YEARLY HIGH
0.3190 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.1377 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2516 GEL

2016 EGP to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.3190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.1377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1812 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3111 to the December average rate of 0.1442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -53.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3190 was up 1.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,595 GEL
2015 Average 1,429 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 689 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 906.22 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3343
0.1269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2765, compared to 0.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1344 GEL (High: 0.2721 / Low: 0.1377). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 GEL (High: 0.2648 / Low: 0.2605).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1344
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0995 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3170) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0853 (+36.80%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3170
2015 Avg (February) 0.2317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3182 0.3061 0.3111
February 0.3190 0.3141 0.3170
March 0.3159 0.2576 0.2841
April 0.2591 0.2507 0.2542
May 0.2508 0.2412 0.2457
June 0.2657 0.2391 0.2472
July 0.2648 0.2605 0.2636
August 0.2652 0.2556 0.2611
September 0.2632 0.2576 0.2602
October 0.2688 0.2625 0.2653
November 0.2721 0.1377 0.1657
December 0.1475 0.1395 0.1442