2016 GEL to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

710.2752 LBP

YEARLY LOW

537.3802 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

640.4254 LBP

2016 GEL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 710.2752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 537.3802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.8950 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 620.0312 to the December average rate of 569.1298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 710.2752 was down 17.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 858.3782, 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 3,551,376 LBP

2015 Average 3,463,516 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,686,901 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 864,475.03 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

704.6196

556.8126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LBP 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 652.3001, compared to 628.5508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.7493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 652.3001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 628.5508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 69.9387 LBP (High: 710.2752 / Low: 640.3366). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1228 LBP (High: 612.5381 / Low: 604.4154).

June Spread (Volatile) ±69.9387

February Spread (Stable) ±8.1228

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 44.0377 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -44.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 689.1059) against the same month in 2015 (average: 667.8842), the exchange rate shifted by +21.2217 (+3.18%).

2016 Avg (June) 689.1059

2015 Avg (June) 667.8842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	629.4128	608.6086	620.0312
February	612.5381	604.4154	607.9093
March	660.6046	610.8453	635.6793
April	677.9633	655.1626	668.7723
May	705.7873	677.4756	692.3024
June	710.2752	640.3366	689.1059
July	652.8618	640.9391	645.0682
August	665.0905	641.0115	651.4273
September	660.0753	645.3527	653.5091
October	648.2035	631.3887	640.9169
November	631.2108	593.0736	611.2532
December	590.5654	537.3802	569.1298