YEARLY HIGH
3.6572 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.7720 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2934 HKD

2016 GEL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 3.6572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.7720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8852 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1937 to the December average rate of 2.9263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6572 was down 16.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.4002, 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 18,286 HKD
2015 Average 17,806 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 13,860 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,425.85 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.6238
2.8629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to HKD 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 3.3569, compared to 3.2300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.3669 HKD (High: 3.6572 / Low: 3.2903). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 HKD (High: 3.1580 / Low: 3.1182).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3669
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.2295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 3.5437) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.4336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1101 (+3.21%).

2016 Avg (June) 3.5437
2015 Avg (June) 3.4336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2310 3.1326 3.1937
February 3.1580 3.1182 3.1351
March 3.3895 3.1454 3.2702
April 3.4846 3.3709 3.4381
May 3.6312 3.4847 3.5604
June 3.6572 3.2903 3.5437
July 3.3529 3.2982 3.3142
August 3.4140 3.2952 3.3471
September 3.3903 3.3192 3.3585
October 3.3297 3.2500 3.2946
November 3.2407 3.0485 3.1389
December 3.0369 2.7720 2.9263