YEARLY HIGH
0.5599 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.4838 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5227 AUD

2017 GEL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.5599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.4838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0761 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4973 to the December average rate of 0.4983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5599 was down 13.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6483, 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 2,800 AUD
2016 Average 2,853 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 2,419 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380.45 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5609
0.4893
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 0.5298, compared to 0.5156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0490 AUD (High: 0.5328 / Low: 0.4838). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 AUD (High: 0.5214 / Low: 0.5113).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0490
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.5549) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0729 (-11.61%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.5549
2016 Avg (May) 0.6278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5238 0.4881 0.4973
February 0.5120 0.4841 0.4953
March 0.5419 0.5208 0.5321
April 0.5579 0.5386 0.5497
May 0.5599 0.5433 0.5549
June 0.5596 0.5406 0.5492
July 0.5504 0.5215 0.5346
August 0.5341 0.5185 0.5269
September 0.5164 0.5034 0.5089
October 0.5214 0.5113 0.5160
November 0.5328 0.4838 0.5088
December 0.5159 0.4848 0.4983