2017 GEL to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3486.8768 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2938.9198 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

3293.2363 LAK

2017 GEL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 3486.8768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2938.9198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 547.9571 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3009.8660 to the December average rate of 3173.0027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3486.8768 was down 8.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 3815.2854, 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 17,434,384 LAK

2016 Average 17,224,833 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 14,694,599 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,739,785.32 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3496.7287

2965.6058

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 3254.6613, compared to 3331.8112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 77.1499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3254.6613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3331.8112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 316.1630 LAK (High: 3370.7888 / Low: 3054.6258). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 72.7310 LAK (High: 3408.8577 / Low: 3336.1266).

November Spread (Volatile) ±316.1630

September Spread (Stable) ±72.7310

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 114.3908 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -114.3908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3452.4685) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3491.7776), the exchange rate shifted by -39.3091 (-1.13%).

2017 Avg (August) 3452.4685

2016 Avg (August) 3491.7776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3079.0758	2938.9198	3009.8660
February	3208.8079	2971.2493	3087.7063
March	3381.0417	3213.3028	3294.6354
April	3458.6348	3242.7178	3374.1754
May	3402.2795	3288.0394	3356.6838
June	3439.9658	3322.0373	3404.9010
July	3457.5484	3342.9654	3432.5701
August	3486.8768	3399.6830	3452.4685
September	3408.8577	3336.1266	3366.6863
October	3373.9116	3268.0628	3340.2652
November	3370.7888	3054.6258	3225.8744
December	3287.0233	3071.6179	3173.0027