YEARLY HIGH
6.4969 MVR
YEARLY LOW
5.5702 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1850 MVR

2017 GEL to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 6.4969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 5.5702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9267 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6986 to the December average rate of 5.8738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.4969 was down 9.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.2041, 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 32,484 MVR
2016 Average 32,383 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 27,851 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,633.46 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.5336
5.6227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MVR 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 6.1817, compared to 6.1882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5712 MVR (High: 6.4824 / Low: 5.9113). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 MVR (High: 6.4839 / Low: 6.4198).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5712
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2354 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 6.4552) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5196 (-7.45%).

2017 Avg (June) 6.4552
2016 Avg (June) 6.9748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8083 5.5702 5.6986
February 6.0905 5.7217 5.8703
March 6.3705 6.2130 6.2853
April 6.4700 6.2362 6.3994
May 6.4769 6.3023 6.3816
June 6.4969 6.4264 6.4552
July 6.4839 6.4198 6.4577
August 6.4824 5.9113 6.3972
September 6.3417 6.2099 6.2516
October 6.2406 6.0505 6.1921
November 6.1893 5.6349 5.9567
December 6.0878 5.6818 5.8738