YEARLY HIGH
51.7706 JPY
YEARLY LOW
42.0102 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0837 JPY

2016 GEL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 51.7706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 42.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7605 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.6338 to the December average rate of 43.7587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 51.7706 was down 24.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 68.7895, 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 258,853 JPY
2015 Average 277,749 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 210,051 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,802.38 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

50.5515
43.0961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to JPY 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 48.1791, compared to 43.9884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.1791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.9884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.9257 JPY (High: 51.3974 / Low: 43.4716). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0897 JPY (High: 44.4710 / Low: 43.3814).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.9257
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0897

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 3.7790 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 49.9302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 52.1133), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1831 (-4.19%).

2016 Avg (May) 49.9302
2015 Avg (May) 52.1133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.2244 47.5866 48.6338
February 48.9179 45.2123 46.1630
March 48.9299 45.8319 47.6101
April 49.9820 47.4768 48.5993
May 51.7706 47.7871 49.9302
June 51.3974 43.4716 48.1383
July 45.6276 42.9224 44.3594
August 44.9072 42.9977 43.7173
September 45.4529 43.0590 44.1735
October 44.4710 43.3814 44.0317
November 45.2489 42.6622 43.8896
December 44.5912 42.0102 43.7587