YEARLY HIGH
1730.3349 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1462.8557 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1625.7075 KHR

2017 GEL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1730.3349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1462.8557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 267.4791 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1504.2228 to the December average rate of 1547.4602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1730.3349 was down 10.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 1923.7976, 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 8,651,674 KHR
2016 Average 8,596,398 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,314,279 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,337,395.61 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1724.8533
1484.1655
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 1616.3450, compared to 1635.0700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.7251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1616.3450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1635.0700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 164.0150 KHR (High: 1697.2033 / Low: 1533.1883). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.9499 KHR (High: 1709.9400 / Low: 1695.9902).

April Spread (Volatile) ±164.0150
July Spread (Stable) ±13.9499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 59.6540 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.6540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1704.7960) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1761.3383), the exchange rate shifted by -56.5423 (-3.21%).

2017 Avg (August) 1704.7960
2016 Avg (August) 1761.3383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1535.4341 1462.8557 1504.2228
February 1568.4530 1496.9677 1535.8315
March 1678.2017 1574.2842 1626.1885
April 1697.2033 1533.1883 1665.4279
May 1693.8934 1651.5852 1674.9956
June 1700.6238 1670.8351 1691.4034
July 1709.9400 1695.9902 1703.9891
August 1730.3349 1668.2645 1704.7960
September 1669.8682 1636.5325 1650.0377
October 1649.5579 1596.7922 1631.8956
November 1644.6373 1487.1292 1572.2417
December 1611.9562 1489.1279 1547.4602