2017 GEL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

733.4581 BIF

YEARLY LOW

606.5239 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

690.3243 BIF

2017 GEL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 733.4581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 606.5239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 126.9341 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 622.9013 to the December average rate of 670.5856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 733.4581 was down 3.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 762.6883, 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 3,667,290 BIF

2016 Average 3,427,995 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 3,032,620 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 634,670.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

735.2723

612.6858

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BIF 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 679.1573, compared to 701.4912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.3339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 679.1573

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 701.4912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 65.8555 BIF (High: 709.7245 / Low: 643.8690). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.1693 BIF (High: 718.1905 / Low: 708.0212).

November Spread (Volatile) ±65.8555

June Spread (Stable) ±10.1693

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 23.9912 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.9912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 725.0567) against the same month in 2016 (average: 717.3026), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7541 (+1.08%).

2017 Avg (August) 725.0567

2016 Avg (August) 717.3026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	637.7383	606.5239	622.9013
February	662.6182	624.4745	642.9750
March	705.8014	674.2599	687.8852
April	714.4619	685.4866	703.4881
May	715.2552	694.8142	702.4432
June	718.1905	708.0212	715.2510
July	724.4011	704.4883	719.5352
August	733.4581	714.9013	725.0567
September	718.3434	701.2793	708.0282
October	709.8005	688.6299	704.8663
November	709.7245	643.8690	680.8751
December	694.2833	647.5215	670.5856