YEARLY HIGH
206.2575 KMF
YEARLY LOW
168.8221 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.0270 KMF

2016 GEL to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 206.2575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 168.8221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.4354 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.4005 to the December average rate of 176.1023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 206.2575 was down 22.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 265.7422, 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 1,031,287 KMF
2015 Average 1,017,609 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 844,110 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,176.89 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

201.0996
173.8298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KMF 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 189.9268, compared to 186.1272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.9268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.1272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 18.5899 KMF (High: 203.8685 / Low: 185.2786). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3008 KMF (High: 193.2808 / Low: 187.9800).

June Spread (Volatile) ±18.5899
September Spread (Stable) ±5.3008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 10.9470 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 198.8271) against the same month in 2015 (average: 190.2762), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5509 (+4.49%).

2016 Avg (May) 198.8271
2015 Avg (May) 190.2762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.2425 182.1534 185.4005
February 183.1700 174.7012 178.6078
March 192.1722 180.0522 186.4023
April 196.1559 187.8852 192.4010
May 206.2575 193.2103 198.8271
June 203.8685 185.2786 197.9221
July 190.7819 183.8092 186.9752
August 195.1842 187.0104 191.4734
September 193.2808 187.9800 190.2752
October 190.9814 185.2853 188.2076
November 187.2686 181.4015 183.7294
December 181.4589 168.8221 176.1023