YEARLY HIGH
378.1478 KPW
YEARLY LOW
326.7671 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
360.6509 KPW

2017 GEL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 378.1478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 326.7671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.3807 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.6996 to the December average rate of 343.1737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 378.1478 was down 10.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 423.7702, 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 1,890,739 KPW
2016 Average 1,909,318 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,633,835 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256,903.43 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

379.5774
329.5289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KPW 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 359.6762, compared to 361.6256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 359.6762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 361.6256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 31.2443 KPW (High: 362.4915 / Low: 331.2472). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4671 KPW (High: 376.2761 / Low: 373.8090).

November Spread (Volatile) ±31.2443
July Spread (Stable) ±2.4671

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.7094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 373.0529) against the same month in 2016 (average: 398.9369), the exchange rate shifted by -25.8839 (-6.49%).

2017 Avg (April) 373.0529
2016 Avg (April) 398.9369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 339.6669 326.7671 333.6996
February 352.1295 333.6973 341.7842
March 369.9264 360.9543 365.0099
April 378.1478 364.2585 373.0529
May 374.3947 368.8035 371.1986
June 374.5363 371.1122 373.3121
July 376.2761 373.8090 375.4066
August 377.2339 370.5152 375.3772
September 369.4126 362.8008 365.0068
October 364.4758 353.5993 361.7494
November 362.4915 331.2472 349.0400
December 355.7748 332.0528 343.1737