2017 GEL to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.3491 JMD

YEARLY LOW

46.1544 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4280 JMD

2017 GEL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 54.3491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 46.1544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1947 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.7623 to the December average rate of 47.7057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 54.3491 was down 7.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.8154, 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 271,746 JMD

2016 Average 265,330 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 230,772 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,973.51 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

54.4546

47.0922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to JMD 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 51.5979, compared to 51.2582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.5979

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.2582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 5.0224 JMD (High: 51.1768 / Low: 46.1544). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7027 JMD (High: 54.1038 / Low: 53.4011).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.0224

June Spread (Stable) ±0.7027

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 2.5146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 53.5154) against the same month in 2016 (average: 54.0664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5511 (-1.02%).

2017 Avg (April) 53.5154

2016 Avg (April) 54.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.7204	46.5985	47.7623
February	50.3931	47.7026	48.8916
March	53.1080	51.1141	52.1957
April	54.3491	52.1520	53.5154
May	54.0574	52.7782	53.3814
June	54.1038	53.4011	53.8411
July	54.0921	52.7063	53.4487
August	53.8736	52.6524	53.2721
September	53.1112	51.4957	52.6712
October	53.0478	49.8963	51.4829
November	51.1768	46.1544	48.9684
December	49.3528	46.3306	47.7057