YEARLY HIGH
10.6696 HNL
YEARLY LOW
8.3693 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6554 HNL

2016 GEL to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 10.6696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 8.3693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3003 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2080 to the December average rate of 8.7971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.6696 was down 13.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.3158, 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 53,348 HNL
2015 Average 49,747 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 41,846 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,501.48 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.5168
8.6408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to HNL 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 9.7582, compared to 9.5526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.0231 HNL (High: 10.6696 / Low: 9.6465). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1686 HNL (High: 9.1888 / Low: 9.0202).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0231
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1686

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6288 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 10.3604) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.6681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6924 (+7.16%).

2016 Avg (June) 10.3604
2015 Avg (June) 9.6681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3040 9.0438 9.2080
February 9.1888 9.0202 9.0920
March 9.8748 9.1439 9.5259
April 10.1337 9.8194 10.0047
May 10.5804 10.1323 10.3582
June 10.6696 9.6465 10.3604
July 9.8415 9.6329 9.7317
August 10.0593 9.6966 9.8642
September 10.0102 9.7461 9.8930
October 9.8480 9.5287 9.7081
November 9.5292 9.1247 9.3216
December 9.0974 8.3693 8.7971