2016 GEL to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3493 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.2753 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3137 GBP

2016 GEL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.3493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.2753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0740 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2850 to the December average rate of 0.3023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3493 was down 9.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3842, 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 1,747 GBP

2015 Average 1,504 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,377 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.97 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3502

0.2753

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to GBP 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 0.3016, compared to 0.3259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3016

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0318 GBP (High: 0.3321 / Low: 0.3004). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 GBP (High: 0.3333 / Low: 0.3245).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.3440) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0709 (+25.94%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.3440

2015 Avg (October) 0.2731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2914	0.2806	0.2850
February	0.2923	0.2753	0.2816
March	0.3076	0.2845	0.2954
April	0.3145	0.3055	0.3099
May	0.3225	0.3062	0.3161
June	0.3321	0.3004	0.3214
July	0.3325	0.3194	0.3249
August	0.3370	0.3190	0.3297
September	0.3333	0.3245	0.3294
October	0.3493	0.3300	0.3440
November	0.3414	0.3141	0.3251
December	0.3101	0.2891	0.3023