YEARLY HIGH
204.8516 AMD
YEARLY LOW
175.6785 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
193.3122 AMD

2017 GEL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 204.8516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 175.6785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1731 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.9547 to the December average rate of 184.3286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 204.8516 was down 9.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 225.3011, 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 1,024,258 AMD
2016 Average 1,018,915 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 878,392 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,865.49 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

203.1876
177.8427
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 193.5257, compared to 193.0987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.5257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.0987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 18.7472 AMD (High: 196.4533 / Low: 177.7061). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8469 AMD (High: 200.7543 / Low: 197.9074).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.7472
June Spread (Stable) ±2.8469

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.3148 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 201.0755) against the same month in 2016 (average: 213.3489), the exchange rate shifted by -12.2734 (-5.75%).

2017 Avg (April) 201.0755
2016 Avg (April) 213.3489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.0573 175.6785 179.9547
February 190.4878 180.1486 184.7493
March 199.2403 193.5167 196.4522
April 204.8516 195.7132 201.0755
May 201.3895 197.7908 199.3427
June 200.7543 197.9074 199.5799
July 200.8325 197.5817 199.5603
August 202.6367 195.7443 199.4094
September 197.0114 192.4730 194.0946
October 195.0588 189.4354 193.1803
November 196.4533 177.7061 188.0190
December 190.4464 178.9687 184.3286