YEARLY HIGH
5.8186 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.7256 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3314 LSL

2017 GEL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 5.8186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.7256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0930 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0197 to the December average rate of 5.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8186 was down 20.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.3537, 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 29,093 LSL
2016 Average 31,203 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 23,628 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,464.80 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.6402
4.9521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LSL 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 5.2768, compared to 5.3861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7859 LSL (High: 5.8186 / Low: 5.0327). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1884 LSL (High: 5.4483 / Low: 5.2599).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7859
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4649 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 5.4744) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6566), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1823 (-3.22%).

2017 Avg (November) 5.4744
2016 Avg (November) 5.6566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1894 4.9313 5.0197
February 5.1396 4.9095 5.0169
March 5.5131 5.1075 5.2340
April 5.7778 5.3285 5.5829
May 5.6097 5.3312 5.4634
June 5.4483 5.2599 5.3437
July 5.6323 5.3460 5.4722
August 5.6394 5.3408 5.5218
September 5.4954 5.1859 5.3339
October 5.6669 5.3795 5.5049
November 5.8186 5.0327 5.4744
December 5.1555 4.7256 5.0094