YEARLY HIGH
8413.5423 BYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3639 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2409.2145 BYR

2017 GEL to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 8413.5423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8413.1784 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5753.9754 to the December average rate of 0.3813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8413.5423 was down 10.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 9364.8507, 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 42,067,712 BYR
2016 Average 42,667,295 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,819 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,065,892.17 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9130.7594
-829.6531
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 4818.0271, compared to 0.4018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4817.6253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4818.0271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 8278.2111 BYR (High: 8278.6214 / Low: 0.4103). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BYR (High: 0.4181 / Low: 0.4154).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8278.2111
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4852.6726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4852.6726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 8300.7250) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8803.7697), the exchange rate shifted by -503.0446 (-5.71%).

2017 Avg (April) 8300.7250
2016 Avg (April) 8803.7697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7557.3036 0.3639 5753.9754
February 7836.1550 0.3719 3283.4641
March 8230.5520 8030.9307 8121.5309
April 8413.5423 8104.4467 8300.7250
May 8278.6214 0.4103 3448.0524
June 0.4162 0.4124 0.4148
July 0.4181 0.4154 0.4171
August 0.4191 0.4117 0.4171
September 0.4105 0.4031 0.4056
October 0.4050 0.3929 0.4019
November 0.4028 0.3681 0.3878
December 0.3953 0.3689 0.3813