2017 GEL to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GEL to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GEL to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 194.9030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 152.4575.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.4455 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.5739 to the December average rate of 158.5992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 194.9030 was down 5.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 206.2575, 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 2017.
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 181.7107, compared to 168.0741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6366 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 16.4512 KMF (High: 168.9088 / Low: 152.4575). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9367 KMF (High: 170.0271 / Low: 166.0905).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.0161 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 190.6835) against the same month in 2016 (average: 192.4010), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7176 (-0.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 175.7223 | 168.8698 | 171.5739 |
| February | 182.1963 | 169.5352 | 175.6423 |
| March | 190.5383 | 184.2340 | 186.7705 |
| April | 194.9030 | 183.3640 | 190.6835 |
| May | 186.2522 | 181.3227 | 183.6674 |
| June | 183.8246 | 178.8138 | 181.9265 |
| July | 181.1099 | 173.6159 | 178.1968 |
| August | 175.6315 | 161.4317 | 172.9200 |
| September | 170.3608 | 165.9115 | 167.6680 |
| October | 170.0271 | 166.0905 | 168.2815 |
| November | 168.9088 | 152.4575 | 162.7790 |
| December | 164.3388 | 152.7904 | 158.5992 |