2017 GEL to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.0999 KGS

YEARLY LOW

23.3744 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.5470 KGS

2017 GEL to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 29.0999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 23.3744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7255 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7134 to the December average rate of 26.5452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.0999 was down 9.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.2000, 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 145,499 KGS

2016 Average 148,231 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 116,872 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,627.63 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.1639

25.3997

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 27.4344, compared to 27.6595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.4344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.6936 KGS (High: 29.0679 / Low: 23.3744). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5164 KGS (High: 28.1852 / Low: 27.6688).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.6936

May Spread (Stable) ±0.5164

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 0.6843 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 28.8503) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.7587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0915 (+0.32%).

2017 Avg (July) 28.8503

2016 Avg (July) 28.7587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.1388	25.1275	25.7134
February	27.0544	25.6270	26.2957
March	28.4438	27.7533	28.0212
April	28.7436	27.1643	28.1989
May	28.1852	27.6688	27.9624
June	28.7343	28.1073	28.4148
July	29.0999	28.5694	28.8503
August	29.0679	23.3744	28.3761
September	28.1884	27.6018	27.7994
October	27.7997	26.9639	27.5353
November	28.0763	25.6496	26.8510
December	27.5231	25.7184	26.5452