2016 GEL to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.3741 ISK

YEARLY LOW

40.6503 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.2726 ISK

2016 GEL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 58.3741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 40.6503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7238 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.3444 to the December average rate of 42.4644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 58.3741 was down 26.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 79.2614, 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 291,871 ISK

2015 Average 303,127 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 203,252 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,619.04 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

58.1245

41.0407

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to ISK 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 54.3591, compared to 48.1861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3591

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.1861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 5.8009 ISK (High: 58.1939 / Low: 52.3930). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9038 ISK (High: 51.3355 / Low: 50.4317).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.8009

August Spread (Stable) ±0.9038

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 4.1897 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 56.7008) against the same month in 2015 (average: 57.0941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3933 (-0.69%).

2016 Avg (May) 56.7008

2015 Avg (May) 57.0941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.1803	52.2938	53.3444
February	52.4618	50.7465	51.5605
March	54.6880	52.0695	53.3269
April	55.9959	53.6058	54.9329
May	58.3741	54.7160	56.7008
June	58.1939	52.3930	56.2891
July	52.9824	50.8712	52.0994
August	51.3355	50.4317	50.9425
September	50.6588	48.8601	49.7174
October	48.9513	47.3212	48.4608
November	46.8162	44.1049	45.4322
December	43.7052	40.6503	42.4644