YEARLY HIGH
3.6692 GEL
YEARLY LOW
2.9768 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2212 GEL

2017 FKP to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 3.6692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 2.9768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6923 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3306 to the December average rate of 3.5180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6692 was up 1.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,346 GEL
2016 Average 15,993 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 14,884 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,461.59 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.5654
2.9959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 3.1549, compared to 3.2876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3996 GEL (High: 3.6692 / Low: 3.2695). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0740 GEL (High: 3.1670 / Low: 3.0930).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3996
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0740

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 0.2433 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.4139) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3366 (+10.94%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.4139
2016 Avg (November) 3.0773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3978 3.2380 3.3306
February 3.4144 3.1635 3.2867
March 3.0810 2.9847 3.0434
April 3.1804 2.9768 3.0503
May 3.1670 3.0930 3.1329
June 3.1336 3.0386 3.0854
July 3.1624 3.0771 3.1190
August 3.1656 3.0644 3.1065
September 3.3625 3.1550 3.2840
October 3.3827 3.2293 3.2842
November 3.6692 3.2695 3.4139
December 3.6528 3.3797 3.5180