2017 GEL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

245.5965 CRC

YEARLY LOW

199.4442 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.8148 CRC

2017 GEL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 245.5965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 199.4442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.1523 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 204.3669 to the December average rate of 215.7985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 245.5965 was down 3.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 255.0198, 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 1,227,983 CRC

2016 Average 1,152,830 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 997,221 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 230,761.32 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

243.8718

200.7756

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CRC 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 223.8857, compared to 229.7438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.8857

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 229.7438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 21.0301 CRC (High: 229.3560 / Low: 208.3259). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9742 CRC (High: 237.1860 / Low: 233.2118).

November Spread (Volatile) ±21.0301

June Spread (Stable) ±3.9742

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.3797 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 234.6367) against the same month in 2016 (average: 245.9932), the exchange rate shifted by -11.3565 (-4.62%).

2017 Avg (May) 234.6367

2016 Avg (May) 245.9932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	209.3469	199.4442	204.3669
February	218.1501	204.9943	211.2908
March	229.2858	222.8062	226.1895
April	235.0037	225.0427	231.2016
May	245.5965	228.0813	234.6367
June	237.1860	233.2118	235.6289
July	240.3380	235.7192	238.3005
August	242.7849	236.0175	240.2804
September	237.9559	231.2822	233.9768
October	233.3432	223.8249	229.7432
November	229.3560	208.3259	220.3635
December	223.4661	208.9590	215.7985