2016 GEL to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 10.9470 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |