2017 GEL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.4056 RUB

YEARLY LOW

21.5010 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.3584 RUB

2017 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 25.4056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 21.5010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9046 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2005 to the December average rate of 22.3290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.4056 was down 24.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.6152, 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 127,028 RUB

2016 Average 141,994 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 107,505 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,523.00 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.1237

21.9188

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to RUB 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 23.1489, compared to 23.5680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.1489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.7813 RUB (High: 24.2822 / Low: 21.5010). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4872 RUB (High: 23.6016 / Low: 23.1143).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7813

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4872

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.4010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 24.8566) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.4955), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6390 (-9.60%).

2017 Avg (July) 24.8566

2016 Avg (July) 27.4955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.0872	21.6471	22.2005
February	22.8465	21.6523	22.1859
March	24.0232	22.9538	23.4563
April	23.8368	22.9766	23.4431
May	24.0024	23.2149	23.5552
June	25.0318	23.2982	24.0522
July	25.4056	24.4993	24.8566
August	25.2910	23.8825	24.7772
September	23.6016	23.1143	23.3761
October	23.5501	22.8331	23.2053
November	24.2822	21.5010	22.8638
December	23.2038	21.7270	22.3290