YEARLY HIGH
3.9112 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.1008 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5608 NOK

2016 GEL to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 3.9112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 3.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8105 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6173 to the December average rate of 3.2323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.9112 was down 16.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6997, 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 19,556 NOK
2015 Average 18,465 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 15,504 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,052.36 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.8442
3.1767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to NOK 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 3.6440, compared to 3.4777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.3443 NOK (High: 3.9111 / Low: 3.5668). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0812 NOK (High: 3.6551 / Low: 3.5739).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3443
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1754 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 3.7778) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.2593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5184 (+15.91%).

2016 Avg (May) 3.7778
2015 Avg (May) 3.2593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7043 3.4838 3.6173
February 3.5280 3.4277 3.4662
March 3.6762 3.4426 3.5674
April 3.7020 3.6090 3.6465
May 3.9112 3.6048 3.7778
June 3.9111 3.5668 3.7886
July 3.6551 3.5739 3.6177
August 3.6266 3.5066 3.5840
September 3.6379 3.4249 3.5575
October 3.5019 3.4188 3.4669
November 3.4660 3.3513 3.4077
December 3.3214 3.1008 3.2323