YEARLY HIGH
3.2771 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.8159 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1227 HKD

2017 GEL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 3.2771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.8159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4612 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8759 to the December average rate of 2.9790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2771 was down 10.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6572, 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 16,386 HKD
2016 Average 16,467 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 14,080 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,305.99 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3007
2.8373
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 3.1067, compared to 3.1386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2741 HKD (High: 3.1461 / Low: 2.8721). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 HKD (High: 3.2660 / Low: 3.2449).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2741
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

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 0.1102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.2621) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0851 (-2.54%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.2621
2016 Avg (August) 3.3471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9270 2.8159 2.8759
February 3.0374 2.8773 2.9467
March 3.1937 3.1139 3.1493
April 3.2657 3.1486 3.2222
May 3.2391 3.1889 3.2118
June 3.2458 3.2125 3.2346
July 3.2660 3.2449 3.2572
August 3.2771 3.2216 3.2621
September 3.2113 3.1490 3.1692
October 3.1631 3.0649 3.1373
November 3.1461 2.8721 3.0271
December 3.0903 2.8822 2.9790