YEARLY HIGH
46.3941 DZD
YEARLY LOW
40.0802 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.4222 DZD

2017 GEL to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 46.3941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 40.0802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3139 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.7758 to the December average rate of 43.8957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 46.3941 was down 10.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.6551, 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 231,970 DZD
2016 Average 232,077 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 200,401 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,569.58 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

46.3669
40.2675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to DZD 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 43.7427, compared to 45.1017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.7427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.1017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 4.0622 DZD (High: 46.2962 / Low: 42.2340). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5513 DZD (High: 45.2274 / Low: 44.6761).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.0622
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5513

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2865 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 45.5744) against the same month in 2016 (average: 48.1862), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6118 (-5.42%).

2017 Avg (April) 45.5744
2016 Avg (April) 48.1862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.8336 40.0802 40.7758
February 43.0406 40.5089 41.7306
March 45.2548 44.0157 44.5171
April 46.3941 44.1546 45.5744
May 45.2274 44.6761 44.9123
June 45.2423 44.6384 44.9458
July 45.7394 44.8065 45.3101
August 46.0936 45.2816 45.7021
September 45.7937 44.7775 45.2712
October 46.0882 45.2175 45.8587
November 46.2962 42.2340 44.5722
December 45.5412 42.3174 43.8957