YEARLY HIGH
8.8508 MXN
YEARLY LOW
7.1743 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9156 MXN

2016 GEL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 8.8508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 7.1743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6765 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3991 to the December average rate of 7.7423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.8508 was up 0.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.8368, 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 44,254 MXN
2015 Average 36,292 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 35,871 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,382.74 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.6313
7.2871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MXN 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 7.8078, compared to 8.0234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.9617 MXN (High: 8.8508 / Low: 7.8891). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2495 MXN (High: 8.0724 / Low: 7.8228).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9617
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.5822 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 8.5192) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.8592), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6601 (+24.20%).

2016 Avg (June) 8.5192
2015 Avg (June) 6.8592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6298 7.1743 7.3991
February 7.7032 7.3000 7.4357
March 7.6284 7.2030 7.4254
April 7.8706 7.5309 7.7512
May 8.6323 7.7186 8.3161
June 8.8508 7.8891 8.5192
July 8.0724 7.8228 7.9371
August 8.1742 7.7576 7.9769
September 8.5632 7.9838 8.3130
October 8.3075 7.7948 8.0448
November 8.4130 7.4939 8.1264
December 8.0939 7.3447 7.7423