YEARLY HIGH
0.6483 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.4937 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5707 AUD

2016 GEL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.6483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.4937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1546 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5849 to the December average rate of 0.5142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6483 was down 13.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7455, 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 3,242 AUD
2015 Average 3,048 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 2,468 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 773.23 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6392
0.5028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to AUD 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 0.5889, compared to 0.5524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0760 AUD (High: 0.6454 / Low: 0.5694). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 AUD (High: 0.5722 / Low: 0.5577).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0760
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.6278) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0803 (+14.66%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.6278
2015 Avg (May) 0.5476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6018 0.5702 0.5849
February 0.5722 0.5577 0.5649
March 0.5766 0.5433 0.5609
April 0.5905 0.5659 0.5786
May 0.6483 0.5858 0.6278
June 0.6454 0.5694 0.6164
July 0.5781 0.5595 0.5671
August 0.5793 0.5529 0.5663
September 0.5799 0.5564 0.5709
October 0.5656 0.5497 0.5577
November 0.5494 0.5264 0.5381
December 0.5268 0.4937 0.5142