YEARLY HIGH
1.7296 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.3119 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5584 AED

2016 GEL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.7296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.3119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4178 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5078 to the December average rate of 1.3853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7296 was down 16.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,648 AED
2015 Average 8,436 AED
Yearly Trough Low 6,559 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,088.87 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7143
1.3554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to AED 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 1.5874, compared to 1.5294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1721 AED (High: 1.7296 / Low: 1.5575). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 AED (High: 1.4904 / Low: 1.4704).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1721
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.6768) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0498 (+3.06%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.6768
2015 Avg (June) 1.6270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5311 1.4759 1.5078
February 1.4904 1.4704 1.4795
March 1.6056 1.4870 1.5478
April 1.6497 1.5969 1.6281
May 1.7165 1.6496 1.6844
June 1.7296 1.5575 1.6768
July 1.5874 1.5614 1.5693
August 1.6178 1.5606 1.5851
September 1.6056 1.5723 1.5904
October 1.5764 1.5392 1.5599
November 1.5349 1.4436 1.4865
December 1.4381 1.3119 1.3853