2016 GEL to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GEL to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GEL to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 32.2000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 24.7768.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4232 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1555 to the December average rate of 26.1204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.2000 was down 8.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.2016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
GEL to KGS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 30.7772, compared to 28.5242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2530 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.5998 KGS (High: 32.2000 / Low: 28.6002). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5566 KGS (High: 29.1307 / Low: 28.5740).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.2321 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 30.9908) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.4967), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4941 (+16.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6415 | 30.4940 | 31.1555 |
| February | 30.6740 | 29.7760 | 30.1423 |
| March | 31.4919 | 29.5401 | 30.4506 |
| April | 30.8542 | 30.0562 | 30.5834 |
| May | 31.9164 | 30.7516 | 31.3406 |
| June | 32.2000 | 28.6002 | 30.9908 |
| July | 29.1307 | 28.5740 | 28.7587 |
| August | 30.1215 | 28.9923 | 29.6070 |
| September | 30.1758 | 29.0981 | 29.7617 |
| October | 29.2920 | 28.6675 | 28.9939 |
| November | 28.7088 | 27.1761 | 27.9035 |
| December | 27.0478 | 24.7768 | 26.1204 |