YEARLY HIGH
1.5431 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.3337 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4718 AED

2017 GEL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 1.5431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.3337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2094 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3619 to the December average rate of 1.4005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5431 was down 10.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7296, 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 7,715 AED
2016 Average 7,792 AED
Yearly Trough Low 6,669 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,046.83 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5491
1.3449
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 1.4678, compared to 1.4758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1275 AED (High: 1.4793 / Low: 1.3518). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 AED (High: 1.5356 / Low: 1.5257).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1275
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.5224) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6281), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1057 (-6.49%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.5224
2016 Avg (April) 1.6281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3860 1.3337 1.3619
February 1.4371 1.3619 1.3947
March 1.5095 1.4730 1.4895
April 1.5431 1.4864 1.5224
May 1.5281 1.5053 1.5149
June 1.5287 1.5147 1.5235
July 1.5356 1.5257 1.5321
August 1.5394 1.5121 1.5320
September 1.5076 1.4807 1.4896
October 1.4875 1.4430 1.4763
November 1.4793 1.3518 1.4244
December 1.4518 1.3552 1.4005