YEARLY HIGH
3815.2854 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2861.9874 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3444.9051 LAK

2016 GEL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 3815.2854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2861.9874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 953.2980 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3343.7059 to the December average rate of 3077.5426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3815.2854 was down 17.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 4607.7910, 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 19,076,427 LAK
2015 Average 18,675,184 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 14,309,937 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,766,490.07 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3786.4928
3013.0926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LAK 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 3509.5695, compared to 3380.2408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 129.3287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3509.5695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3380.2408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 373.8968 LAK (High: 3815.2854 / Low: 3441.3886). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 52.7264 LAK (High: 3306.0400 / Low: 3253.3136).

June Spread (Volatile) ±373.8968
February Spread (Stable) ±52.7264

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 244.4573 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -244.4573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 3699.8539) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3596.3120), the exchange rate shifted by +103.5419 (+2.88%).

2016 Avg (June) 3699.8539
2015 Avg (June) 3596.3120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3402.0803 3277.0984 3343.7059
February 3306.0400 3253.3136 3272.2806
March 3549.0831 3291.8568 3424.9281
April 3644.1964 3530.4994 3594.6056
May 3799.9422 3641.0748 3722.0427
June 3815.2854 3441.3886 3699.8539
July 3501.1637 3434.2583 3455.3966
August 3560.9711 3433.1573 3491.7776
September 3539.5085 3468.9408 3505.3272
October 3488.3290 3404.2749 3448.8283
November 3406.4696 3212.2297 3302.5722
December 3202.0214 2861.9874 3077.5426