2017 GEL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

64.5450 LKR

YEARLY LOW

54.1449 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

61.1016 LKR

2017 GEL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 64.5450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 54.1449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4001 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.6002 to the December average rate of 58.4058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 64.5450 was down 6.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 69.3429, 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 322,725 LKR

2016 Average 310,013 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 270,725 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,000.35 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

64.8016

54.7637

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LKR 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 60.6220, compared to 61.5811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.6220

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.5811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 5.9018 LKR (High: 62.2683 / Low: 56.3665). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0254 LKR (High: 64.4190 / Low: 63.3936).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.9018

July Spread (Stable) ±1.0254

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 2.1676 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 63.7557) against the same month in 2016 (average: 62.8273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9284 (+1.48%).

2017 Avg (August) 63.7557

2016 Avg (August) 62.8273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.7342	54.1449	55.6002
February	59.3615	55.6673	57.3488
March	62.6722	60.3894	61.4612
April	64.0896	61.5261	63.0659
May	63.4481	62.2338	62.8549
June	63.8257	62.6333	63.4009
July	64.4190	63.3936	63.9651
August	64.5450	62.5986	63.7557
September	63.0081	61.3358	62.0860
October	62.3702	60.3169	61.7208
November	62.2683	56.3665	59.5532
December	60.3987	56.6851	58.4058