2016 GEL to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

558.3914 KRW

YEARLY LOW

426.6218 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

492.2392 KRW

2016 GEL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 558.3914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 426.6218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 131.7697 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 493.0208 to the December average rate of 446.5885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 558.3914 was down 13.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 642.8377, 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 2,791,957 KRW

2015 Average 2,593,530 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,133,109 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 658,848.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

547.9963

437.3696

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KRW 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 510.5456, compared to 473.9328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.6128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 510.5456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 473.9328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 65.5098 KRW (High: 558.3914 / Low: 492.8816). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.2624 KRW (High: 482.4763 / Low: 471.2139).

June Spread (Volatile) ±65.5098

October Spread (Stable) ±11.2624

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 46.1082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -46.1082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 533.5700) against the same month in 2015 (average: 493.2336), the exchange rate shifted by +40.3364 (+8.18%).

2016 Avg (June) 533.5700

2015 Avg (June) 493.2336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	500.6877	481.0637	493.0208
February	503.1938	482.2487	490.6566
March	510.9166	486.5015	498.6937
April	515.6575	499.1370	508.5548
May	556.3822	511.9512	538.7774
June	558.3914	492.8816	533.5700
July	498.1743	473.9129	487.4618
August	492.2115	468.6131	479.6488
September	488.1801	469.6335	480.5817
October	482.4763	471.2139	478.3175
November	476.9677	460.6159	470.9984
December	458.0726	426.6218	446.5885