2017 GEL to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

692.7860 CDF

YEARLY LOW

420.4255 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

584.7072 CDF

2017 GEL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 692.7860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 420.4255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 272.3606 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 450.1707 to the December average rate of 601.6474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 692.7860 was up 51.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 458.3746, 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 3,463,930 CDF

2016 Average 2,049,032 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,102,127 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,361,802.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

685.6905

428.7598

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CDF 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 538.3214, compared to 631.0930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 92.7716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 538.3214

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 631.0930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 62.6282 CDF (High: 637.8506 / Low: 575.2224). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.3445 CDF (High: 638.2629 / Low: 627.9185).

November Spread (Volatile) ±62.6282

September Spread (Stable) ±10.3445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 31.6039 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -31.6039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 664.2797) against the same month in 2016 (average: 421.5355), the exchange rate shifted by +242.7441 (+57.59%).

2017 Avg (August) 664.2797

2016 Avg (August) 421.5355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	469.7642	420.4255	450.1707
February	512.9867	460.7959	483.3797
March	555.4909	524.7795	539.3711
April	582.9217	555.4909	570.7340
May	593.2486	574.1650	583.2547
June	620.4882	589.7204	603.0181
July	678.5807	617.9334	648.5438
August	692.7860	637.8552	664.2797
September	638.2629	627.9185	632.6757
October	637.0262	614.0376	630.0258
November	637.8506	575.2224	609.3858
December	630.5120	577.4416	601.6474