YEARLY HIGH
9364.8507 BYR
YEARLY LOW
7152.8963 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8535.9602 BYR

2016 GEL to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 9364.8507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 7152.8963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2211.9544 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8146.0440 to the December average rate of 7553.1150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9364.8507 was up 5.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 8846.2003, 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 46,824,254 BYR
2015 Average 36,311,852 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 35,764,482 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,059,771.83 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9246.9612
7399.1290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BYR 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 8732.7201, compared to 8339.2003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 393.5197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8732.7201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8339.2003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 918.3623 BYR (High: 8647.8022 / Low: 7729.4400). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 181.0354 BYR (High: 8694.6925 / Low: 8513.6571).

January Spread (Volatile) ±918.3623
July Spread (Stable) ±181.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 551.2162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -551.2162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 9092.9752) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6780.8728), the exchange rate shifted by +2312.1024 (+34.10%).

2016 Avg (June) 9092.9752
2015 Avg (June) 6780.8728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8647.8022 7729.4400 8146.0440
February 8898.8026 8550.6573 8729.4209
March 8901.9920 8543.4791 8693.4214
April 8920.0663 8643.0456 8803.7697
May 9247.7055 8621.2975 8930.6893
June 9364.8507 8512.0431 9092.9752
July 8694.6925 8513.6571 8558.4504
August 8818.0189 8509.0630 8642.6321
September 8754.0325 8572.8076 8671.2654
October 8595.3260 8392.3872 8505.4079
November 8368.6095 7871.1492 8104.3312
December 7841.4386 7152.8963 7553.1150