2017 GEL to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

637.8352 LBP

YEARLY LOW

545.5080 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

604.5781 LBP

2017 GEL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 637.8352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 545.5080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.3272 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.0429 to the December average rate of 578.0182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 637.8352 was down 10.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 710.2752, 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 3,189,176 LBP

2016 Average 3,202,183 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,727,540 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 461,636.19 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

635.0760

552.1308

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 602.4898, compared to 606.6663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 602.4898

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 606.6663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 58.6554 LBP (High: 614.2418 / Low: 555.5864). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.2014 LBP (High: 630.0117 / Low: 619.8103).

November Spread (Volatile) ±58.6554

July Spread (Stable) ±10.2014

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 20.5121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.5121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 625.5047) against the same month in 2016 (average: 668.7723), the exchange rate shifted by -43.2676 (-6.47%).

2017 Avg (April) 625.5047

2016 Avg (April) 668.7723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	570.8141	545.5080	559.0429
February	591.8324	557.8957	572.9292
March	621.8251	599.4717	610.2420
April	637.8352	610.1124	625.5047
May	629.5036	616.5883	622.2258
June	630.1243	618.2340	624.9944
July	630.0117	619.8103	627.5475
August	637.3149	618.6420	628.1639
September	618.1696	606.4921	612.0173
October	615.5621	594.3611	607.3815
November	614.2418	555.5864	586.8694
December	598.7690	558.0881	578.0182