2016 GEL to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GEL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GEL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 21.5997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 16.5826.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0170 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7014 to the December average rate of 17.5399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.5997 was down 15.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 25.4720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
GEL to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.7711, compared to 19.2251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5460 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.1267 DOP (High: 21.5997 / Low: 19.4729). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2718 DOP (High: 18.5148 / Low: 18.2430).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.3302 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 20.9622) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.8770), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0852 (+5.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0055 | 18.3502 | 18.7014 |
| February | 18.5148 | 18.2430 | 18.3778 |
| March | 19.9744 | 18.4363 | 19.2475 |
| April | 20.5786 | 19.8447 | 20.3133 |
| May | 21.4655 | 20.5186 | 21.0243 |
| June | 21.5997 | 19.4729 | 20.9622 |
| July | 19.8675 | 19.4892 | 19.6319 |
| August | 20.2733 | 19.4580 | 19.8531 |
| September | 20.1260 | 19.7423 | 19.9576 |
| October | 19.8554 | 19.3186 | 19.6108 |
| November | 19.3170 | 18.2743 | 18.7574 |
| December | 18.1689 | 16.5826 | 17.5399 |