YEARLY HIGH
21.5370 PHP
YEARLY LOW
17.9891 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1900 PHP

2017 GEL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 21.5370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 17.9891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5479 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4446 to the December average rate of 19.1728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.5370 was down 1.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.8538, 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 107,685 PHP
2016 Average 100,652 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 89,946 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,739.51 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.5329
18.1639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to PHP 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 19.9456, compared to 20.4345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.0567 PHP (High: 20.5794 / Low: 18.5227). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3008 PHP (High: 21.2573 / Low: 20.9565).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0567
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3008

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 0.9010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 21.2522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.1151), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1370 (+5.65%).

2017 Avg (August) 21.2522
2016 Avg (August) 20.1151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7967 17.9891 18.4446
February 19.6680 18.4529 18.9842
March 20.6530 20.1331 20.3678
April 20.8748 20.1891 20.6492
May 20.7528 20.3846 20.5487
June 21.0021 20.2997 20.6787
July 21.2573 20.9565 21.1117
August 21.5370 21.0215 21.2522
September 20.9615 20.4516 20.6738
October 20.7875 20.2886 20.6489
November 20.5794 18.5227 19.7479
December 19.8498 18.5426 19.1728