YEARLY HIGH
3.0947 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.4797 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8162 CNY

2016 GEL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 3.0947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.4797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6150 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6949 to the December average rate of 2.6117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0947 was down 12.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.5414, 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 15,473 CNY
2015 Average 14,394 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 12,398 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,075.18 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0462
2.5722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CNY 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 2.8243, compared to 2.8081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2794 CNY (High: 3.0947 / Low: 2.8153). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0297 CNY (High: 2.8710 / Low: 2.8413).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2794
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1571 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 3.0067) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2666 (+9.73%).

2016 Avg (June) 3.0067
2015 Avg (June) 2.7401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7264 2.6404 2.6949
February 2.6637 2.6077 2.6377
March 2.8333 2.6418 2.7405
April 2.9138 2.8148 2.8715
May 3.0764 2.9081 2.9944
June 3.0947 2.8153 3.0067
July 2.8767 2.8225 2.8523
August 2.9252 2.8209 2.8698
September 2.9202 2.8544 2.8894
October 2.8710 2.8413 2.8568
November 2.8283 2.7078 2.7688
December 2.6955 2.4797 2.6117