YEARLY HIGH
1923.7976 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1458.4688 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1719.1939 KHR

2016 GEL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 1923.7976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1458.4688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 465.3288 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1662.0497 to the December average rate of 1526.0820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1923.7976 was down 17.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 2318.3318, 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 9,618,988 KHR
2015 Average 9,335,061 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,292,344 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,326,643.98 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1898.5762
1492.2189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KHR 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 1746.4884, compared to 1691.8995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 54.5889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1746.4884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1691.8995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 193.2902 KHR (High: 1923.7976 / Low: 1730.5074). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.3706 KHR (High: 1635.7309 / Low: 1608.3603).

June Spread (Volatile) ±193.2902
February Spread (Stable) ±27.3706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 125.9164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -125.9164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1864.7131) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1810.8546), the exchange rate shifted by +53.8585 (+2.97%).

2016 Avg (June) 1864.7131
2015 Avg (June) 1810.8546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1695.2507 1628.2879 1662.0497
February 1635.7309 1608.3603 1620.9218
March 1749.3278 1618.1099 1687.6295
April 1816.3352 1740.0709 1779.8706
May 1911.2992 1819.2599 1863.7455
June 1923.7976 1730.5074 1864.7131
July 1762.4957 1722.4604 1738.7967
August 1797.7288 1727.0654 1761.3383
September 1781.5071 1747.5343 1767.8411
October 1760.8166 1695.7016 1727.8261
November 1684.6913 1581.3174 1629.5129
December 1575.6179 1458.4688 1526.0820