YEARLY HIGH
0.4643 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3667 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4177 CHF

2016 GEL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.4643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.3667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0976 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4132 to the December average rate of 0.3846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4643 was down 19.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5774, 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 2,321 CHF
2015 Average 2,209 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,834 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.84 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4554
0.3782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CHF 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 0.4241, compared to 0.4112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0476 CHF (High: 0.4630 / Low: 0.4153). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 CHF (High: 0.4218 / Low: 0.4147).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0476
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.4490) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0468 (+11.65%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.4490
2015 Avg (May) 0.4021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4173 0.4072 0.4132
February 0.4125 0.3915 0.3993
March 0.4242 0.4021 0.4135
April 0.4375 0.4168 0.4274
May 0.4643 0.4292 0.4490
June 0.4630 0.4153 0.4424
July 0.4226 0.4122 0.4192
August 0.4280 0.4110 0.4194
September 0.4287 0.4140 0.4220
October 0.4218 0.4147 0.4187
November 0.4093 0.3979 0.4031
December 0.3974 0.3667 0.3846