YEARLY HIGH
2.8937 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.4272 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7081 CNY

2017 GEL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 2.8937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 2.4272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4665 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5576 to the December average rate of 2.5134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8937 was down 6.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0947, 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 14,468 CNY
2016 Average 14,082 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 12,136 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,332.49 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8890
2.4792
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 2.7469, compared to 2.6693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2543 CNY (High: 2.6815 / Low: 2.4272). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 CNY (High: 2.8412 / Low: 2.8096).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2543
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.8548) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8715), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-0.58%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.8548
2016 Avg (April) 2.8715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6269 2.5121 2.5576
February 2.6873 2.5518 2.6101
March 2.8316 2.7516 2.7955
April 2.8937 2.7893 2.8548
May 2.8628 2.8208 2.8391
June 2.8412 2.8096 2.8245
July 2.8439 2.8059 2.8238
August 2.8297 2.7130 2.7822
September 2.6931 2.6307 2.6639
October 2.6967 2.6073 2.6643
November 2.6815 2.4272 2.5684
December 2.6079 2.4402 2.5134