2016 GEL to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8445 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.6429 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7608 AWG

2016 GEL to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.8445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.6429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2016 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7362 to the December average rate of 0.6774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8445 was down 16.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0153, 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 4,222 AWG

2015 Average 4,116 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 3,215 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,007.85 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8364

0.6630

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to AWG 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 0.7749, compared to 0.7468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7749

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0840 AWG (High: 0.8445 / Low: 0.7605). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 AWG (High: 0.7277 / Low: 0.7166).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0840

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0524 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.8185) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+3.06%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.8185

2015 Avg (June) 0.7942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7476	0.7206	0.7362
February	0.7277	0.7166	0.7223
March	0.7840	0.7260	0.7557
April	0.8055	0.7797	0.7948
May	0.8380	0.8054	0.8219
June	0.8445	0.7605	0.8185
July	0.7751	0.7624	0.7661
August	0.7896	0.7620	0.7739
September	0.7839	0.7674	0.7757
October	0.7695	0.7515	0.7617
November	0.7494	0.7049	0.7257
December	0.7022	0.6429	0.6774