2017 GEL to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7573 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.6537 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7194 AWG

2017 GEL to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.7573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.6537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1036 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6669 to the December average rate of 0.6819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7573 was down 10.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8445, 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 3,786 AWG

2016 Average 3,804 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 3,268 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.94 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7569

0.6587

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 0.7191, compared to 0.7198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0620 AWG (High: 0.7197 / Low: 0.6576). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 AWG (High: 0.7506 / Low: 0.7456).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0620

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.7462) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7948), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0486 (-6.12%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.7462

2016 Avg (April) 0.7948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6771	0.6537	0.6669
February	0.7044	0.6676	0.6837
March	0.7398	0.7218	0.7300
April	0.7573	0.7284	0.7462
May	0.7489	0.7380	0.7426
June	0.7493	0.7425	0.7453
July	0.7506	0.7456	0.7487
August	0.7524	0.7390	0.7472
September	0.7368	0.7236	0.7281
October	0.7258	0.7035	0.7196
November	0.7197	0.6576	0.6931
December	0.7078	0.6592	0.6819