2016 GEL to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1419 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1093 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1282 KWD

2016 GEL to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.1419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.1093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0325 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1248 to the December average rate of 0.1152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1419 was down 16.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1701, 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 709 KWD

2015 Average 691 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 547 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.74 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1406

0.1129

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KWD 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 0.1304, compared to 0.1261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1304

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0138 KWD (High: 0.1419 / Low: 0.1281). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 KWD (High: 0.1304 / Low: 0.1285).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1377) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+2.86%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1377

2015 Avg (June) 0.1338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1266	0.1222	0.1248
February	0.1225	0.1195	0.1208
March	0.1315	0.1217	0.1269
April	0.1355	0.1312	0.1337
May	0.1412	0.1351	0.1383
June	0.1419	0.1281	0.1377
July	0.1304	0.1285	0.1290
August	0.1327	0.1282	0.1301
September	0.1319	0.1289	0.1305
October	0.1297	0.1270	0.1285
November	0.1266	0.1198	0.1230
December	0.1194	0.1093	0.1152