YEARLY HIGH
7.4274 ARS
YEARLY LOW
5.7426 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6323 ARS

2017 GEL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 7.4274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 5.7426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6848 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8909 to the December average rate of 6.7636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.4274 was up 12.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.5736, 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 37,137 ARS
2016 Average 31,267 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 28,713 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,424.17 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.4041
5.7534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.2684, compared to 6.9961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0336 ARS (High: 7.3828 / Low: 6.3492). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1731 ARS (High: 7.1021 / Low: 6.9290).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0336
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1731

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2773 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 7.1607) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.3643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7964 (+12.51%).

2017 Avg (July) 7.1607
2016 Avg (July) 6.3643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0151 5.7426 5.8909
February 6.0553 5.8023 5.9126
March 6.4148 6.1879 6.2935
April 6.4819 6.2654 6.3573
May 6.6970 6.2637 6.4786
June 6.9109 6.5844 6.6774
July 7.4274 6.8455 7.1607
August 7.4175 7.0654 7.2665
September 7.1219 6.8869 6.9892
October 7.1021 6.9290 7.0151
November 7.0703 6.3801 6.7816
December 7.3828 6.3492 6.7636