YEARLY HIGH
0.4201 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.2421 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3753 LVL

2017 GEL to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.4201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.2421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1781 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2737 to the December average rate of 0.3813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4201 was up 43.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2934, 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 2,101 LVL
2016 Average 1,340 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 1,210 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 890.30 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4322
0.2515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LVL 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 0.3487, compared to 0.4018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1507 LVL (High: 0.4201 / Low: 0.2694). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LVL (High: 0.4181 / Low: 0.4154).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1507
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0579 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1255 (+45.65%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4004
2016 Avg (April) 0.2749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3752 0.2424 0.2737
February 0.3807 0.2421 0.3244
March 0.2714 0.2632 0.2666
April 0.4201 0.2694 0.4004
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