2016 GEL to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6120 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.4798 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5617 CAD

2016 GEL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.6120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.4798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1322 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5824 to the December average rate of 0.5035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6120 was down 15.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7245, 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 3,060 CAD

2015 Average 2,929 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 2,399 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 660.98 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6026

0.4945

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CAD 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 0.5743, compared to 0.5492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5743

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0621 CAD (High: 0.6119 / Low: 0.5498). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 CAD (High: 0.5618 / Low: 0.5511).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.5936) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0683 (+13.00%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.5936

2015 Avg (May) 0.5253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6012	0.5660	0.5824
February	0.5650	0.5477	0.5554
March	0.5725	0.5393	0.5569
April	0.5768	0.5637	0.5687
May	0.6120	0.5629	0.5936
June	0.6119	0.5498	0.5885
July	0.5618	0.5511	0.5567
August	0.5702	0.5531	0.5609
September	0.5723	0.5597	0.5669
October	0.5702	0.5569	0.5627
November	0.5596	0.5277	0.5445
December	0.5219	0.4798	0.5035