YEARLY HIGH
46.7979 ISK
YEARLY LOW
38.0607 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.7063 ISK

2017 GEL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 46.7979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 38.0607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7373 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.3628 to the December average rate of 39.9665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 46.7979 was down 19.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.3741, 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 233,990 ISK
2016 Average 256,338 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 190,303 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,686.38 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

46.3171
39.3892
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 43.1583, compared to 42.2542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.1583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.2542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.8333 ISK (High: 46.6143 / Low: 42.7810). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0175 ISK (High: 43.6676 / Low: 42.6501).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.8333
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.3512 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 45.7397) against the same month in 2016 (average: 54.9329), the exchange rate shifted by -9.1931 (-16.74%).

2017 Avg (April) 45.7397
2016 Avg (April) 54.9329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.1425 41.1014 42.3628
February 43.1061 41.6559 42.3110
March 46.6143 42.7810 44.2941
April 46.7979 43.0349 45.7397
May 43.6505 40.9916 42.3885
June 43.6597 40.2243 41.8536
July 45.0902 42.3571 43.4899
August 45.4978 43.0374 44.1511
September 43.6676 42.6501 43.1346
October 43.1061 41.2848 42.3969
November 41.8084 38.0607 40.3865
December 41.8945 38.0944 39.9665