YEARLY HIGH
47.6830 JPY
YEARLY LOW
41.0514 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.9186 JPY

2017 GEL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 47.6830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 41.0514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6316 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.6463 to the December average rate of 43.0637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.6830 was down 7.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.7706, 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 238,415 JPY
2016 Average 230,410 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 205,257 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,157.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.2500
42.2278
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 44.8803, compared to 44.9570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.8803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.9570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 4.5891 JPY (High: 45.6405 / Low: 41.0514). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1867 JPY (High: 46.1788 / Low: 44.9921).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5891
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1867

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6300 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 46.8315) against the same month in 2016 (average: 44.3594), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4721 (+5.57%).

2017 Avg (July) 46.8315
2016 Avg (July) 44.3594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3942 41.8189 42.6463
February 44.2536 41.8559 42.9035
March 46.6677 45.2933 45.8152
April 46.1788 44.9921 45.6480
May 46.9447 45.7557 46.2700
June 46.7303 45.3552 45.9986
July 47.6830 46.0575 46.8315
August 46.4037 45.0753 45.7850
September 45.5764 43.7785 44.9088
October 45.9381 44.5422 45.3914
November 45.6405 41.0514 43.7614
December 44.7822 41.3682 43.0637