YEARLY HIGH
225.3011 AMD
YEARLY LOW
171.8070 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
203.7974 AMD

2016 GEL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 225.3011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 171.8070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.4941 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.2797 to the December average rate of 182.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 225.3011 was down 17.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 272.9946, 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 1,126,506 AMD
2015 Average 1,097,159 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 859,035 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267,470.58 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

223.1876
178.2813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to AMD 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 209.0230, compared to 198.5718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.4512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.0230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 198.5718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 23.1629 AMD (High: 225.3011 / Low: 202.1383). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6233 AMD (High: 206.0582 / Low: 202.4349).

June Spread (Volatile) ±23.1629
July Spread (Stable) ±3.6233

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 14.4309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.4309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 218.0371) against the same month in 2015 (average: 210.5072), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5299 (+3.58%).

2016 Avg (June) 218.0371
2015 Avg (June) 210.5072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 201.6696 195.8913 199.2797
February 200.5227 196.8826 198.9146
March 212.6128 198.6083 205.1122
April 215.6236 209.1172 213.3489
May 223.2104 215.1804 219.4454
June 225.3011 202.1383 218.0371
July 206.0582 202.4349 203.6061
August 209.1677 202.2726 205.1994
September 207.5363 202.7273 205.2757
October 203.6315 199.1575 201.7877
November 198.5504 188.6634 193.5383
December 188.1700 171.8070 182.0235