YEARLY HIGH
6.3109 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.7701 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6298 SCR

2016 GEL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 6.3109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 4.7701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5408 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3694 to the December average rate of 5.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.3109 was down 21.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.0312, 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 31,555 SCR
2015 Average 30,665 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 23,851 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,703.95 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.2154
4.9438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SCR 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 5.7350, compared to 5.5245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.8456 SCR (High: 6.2326 / Low: 5.3870). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1197 SCR (High: 5.7889 / Low: 5.6692).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8456
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3554 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 5.9579) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.0054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0474 (-0.79%).

2016 Avg (April) 5.9579
2015 Avg (April) 6.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5511 5.2489 5.3694
February 5.7518 5.1658 5.3951
March 5.8670 5.3213 5.6004
April 6.3109 5.7092 5.9579
May 6.2631 5.9319 6.1094
June 6.2326 5.3870 5.9778
July 5.7474 5.4373 5.6224
August 5.8961 5.5706 5.7121
September 5.7889 5.6692 5.7374
October 5.7050 5.5579 5.6261
November 5.5415 5.2345 5.3994
December 5.2707 4.7701 5.0498