YEARLY HIGH
1.3239 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.0100 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1334 GEL

2016 FJD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.3239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 1.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3140 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1312 to the December average rate of 1.2613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3239 was up 12.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,620 GEL
2015 Average 5,274 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 5,050 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,569.88 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2837
1.0157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.1019, compared to 1.1648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1242 GEL (High: 1.1364 / Low: 1.0122). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 GEL (High: 1.1705 / Low: 1.1485).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1242
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

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 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2613) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1377 (+12.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2613
2015 Avg (December) 1.1237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1520 1.1114 1.1312
February 1.1705 1.1485 1.1630
March 1.1752 1.0979 1.1338
April 1.1126 1.0732 1.0910
May 1.0824 1.0100 1.0380
June 1.1364 1.0122 1.0544
July 1.1497 1.1143 1.1346
August 1.1456 1.1114 1.1302
September 1.1427 1.1157 1.1269
October 1.1577 1.1237 1.1441
November 1.2195 1.1587 1.1917
December 1.3239 1.2222 1.2613