2017 GEL to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.3627 GMD

YEARLY LOW

15.7953 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.3605 GMD

2017 GEL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 19.3627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 15.7953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5674 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1442 to the December average rate of 18.1221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.3627 was down 3.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.1400, 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 96,814 GMD

2016 Average 89,132 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 78,977 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,837.09 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.5027

15.8389

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to GMD 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 17.9808, compared to 18.7403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.6237 GMD (High: 19.0832 / Low: 17.4595). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1328 GMD (High: 19.2613 / Low: 19.1285).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6237

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5411 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 19.1488) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.4091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7397 (+4.02%).

2017 Avg (August) 19.1488

2016 Avg (August) 18.4091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.4206	15.7953	16.1442
February	17.4126	16.1934	16.7732
March	18.5972	17.8740	18.1415
April	19.0210	18.3730	18.7409
May	19.1610	18.6543	19.0131
June	19.1792	19.0180	19.0717
July	19.2613	19.1285	19.1974
August	19.3627	18.9109	19.1488
September	18.9119	18.5365	18.6744
October	19.1713	18.6023	18.9199
November	19.0832	17.4595	18.3788
December	18.7968	17.4881	18.1221