2016 GEL to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GEL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GEL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 6.5736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.3979.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1757 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5666 to the December average rate of 5.9758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.5736 was up 18.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.5620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
GEL to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.1843, compared to 6.3221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1377 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.7334 ARS (High: 6.4037 / Low: 5.6703). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0877 ARS (High: 6.5690 / Low: 6.4813).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2427 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 6.4749) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.8612), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6138 (+67.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7413 | 5.3979 | 5.5666 |
| February | 6.4037 | 5.6703 | 5.9581 |
| March | 6.4875 | 6.1596 | 6.2778 |
| April | 6.4556 | 6.2579 | 6.3793 |
| May | 6.5736 | 6.3754 | 6.4749 |
| June | 6.5369 | 6.2999 | 6.4494 |
| July | 6.5047 | 6.2089 | 6.3643 |
| August | 6.5723 | 6.2577 | 6.4041 |
| September | 6.5690 | 6.4813 | 6.5356 |
| October | 6.5691 | 6.3476 | 6.4477 |
| November | 6.3087 | 6.0588 | 6.2050 |
| December | 6.2515 | 5.6377 | 5.9758 |