YEARLY HIGH
9.3303 MDL
YEARLY LOW
7.2142 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4339 MDL

2016 GEL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 9.3303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 7.2142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1160 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3436 to the December average rate of 7.5895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.3303 was down 13.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.7398, 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 46,651 MDL
2015 Average 42,916 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 36,071 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,580.24 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.2299
7.4404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MDL 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 8.5947, compared to 8.2732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.8949 MDL (High: 9.2964 / Low: 8.4015). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1293 MDL (High: 8.4942 / Low: 8.3648).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8949
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5779 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 9.0807) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.7189), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3618 (+17.64%).

2016 Avg (May) 9.0807
2015 Avg (May) 7.7189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5239 8.2226 8.3436
February 8.2094 7.9823 8.0855
March 8.6104 8.0616 8.3270
April 8.8646 8.4921 8.7065
May 9.3303 8.8544 9.0807
June 9.2964 8.4015 9.0250
July 8.5568 8.3548 8.4471
August 8.6769 8.3760 8.5088
September 8.6350 8.4444 8.5456
October 8.4942 8.3648 8.4334
November 8.3592 7.9581 8.1146
December 7.9061 7.2142 7.5895