2017 GEL to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3336 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.3639 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5684 LTL

2017 GEL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.3336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9697 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0180 to the December average rate of 0.3813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3336 was down 7.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4367, 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 6,668 LTL

2016 Average 6,542 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 1,819 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,848.46 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4024

0.2885

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LTL 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 0.7350, compared to 0.4018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7350

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.9236 LTL (High: 1.3283 / Low: 0.4047). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LTL (High: 0.4181 / Low: 0.4154).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9236

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.3096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+1.44%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.3096

2016 Avg (March) 1.2910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2445	0.3639	1.0180
February	1.2776	0.3719	0.7495
March	1.3336	1.2931	1.3096
April	1.3283	0.4047	0.5059
May	0.4160	0.4098	0.4124
June	0.4162	0.4124	0.4148
July	0.4181	0.4154	0.4171
August	0.4191	0.4117	0.4171
September	0.4105	0.4031	0.4056
October	0.4050	0.3929	0.4019
November	0.4028	0.3681	0.3878
December	0.3953	0.3689	0.3813