2017 GEL to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.3158 LRD

YEARLY LOW

33.3477 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.7992 LRD

2017 GEL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 50.3158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 33.3477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9682 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7195 to the December average rate of 47.8513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 50.3158 was up 18.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 42.6125, 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 251,579 LRD

2016 Average 189,560 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 166,738 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,840.80 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

49.1645

33.4064

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LRD 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 37.5741, compared to 46.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.5741

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 10.5922 LRD (High: 48.2035 / Low: 37.6113). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6935 LRD (High: 47.6423 / Low: 46.9488).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.5922

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2756 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 47.7696) against the same month in 2016 (average: 36.8430), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9266 (+29.66%).

2017 Avg (November) 47.7696

2016 Avg (November) 36.8430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.3449	33.3477	34.7195
February	36.7802	34.8549	35.7789
March	38.8770	37.6236	38.1078
April	39.7004	38.0395	39.0513
May	39.2004	38.1817	38.8279
June	39.3292	38.5721	38.9592
July	39.2973	37.5159	38.6835
August	48.2035	37.6113	46.8640
September	47.6423	46.9488	47.4114
October	47.8206	46.8879	47.5659
November	50.3158	45.9800	47.7696
December	49.6108	46.3121	47.8513