YEARLY HIGH
194.9030 KMF
YEARLY LOW
152.4575 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.8924 KMF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 974,515 KMF
2016 Average 940,225 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 762,288 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,227.33 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

193.8919
155.3908
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.7107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.0741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.4512
October Spread (Stable) ±3.9367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (April) 190.6835
2016 Avg (April) 192.4010

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