YEARLY HIGH
5.7714 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.8127 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4421 SCR

2017 GEL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 5.7714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.8127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9587 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9602 to the December average rate of 5.3113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.7714 was down 8.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.3109, 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 28,857 SCR
2016 Average 28,148 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 24,063 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,793.67 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.7325
4.8899
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 5.3815, compared to 5.5026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.8276 SCR (High: 5.7034 / Low: 4.8758). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1510 SCR (High: 5.5969 / Low: 5.4459).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8276
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1510

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 0.1442 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 5.5877) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9778), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3902 (-6.53%).

2017 Avg (June) 5.5877
2016 Avg (June) 5.9778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1133 4.8127 4.9602
February 5.2595 4.9377 5.1074
March 5.5957 5.2895 5.4607
April 5.7198 5.4705 5.5871
May 5.6836 5.4792 5.5859
June 5.7714 5.4573 5.5877
July 5.7472 5.4644 5.6469
August 5.7522 5.4938 5.6623
September 5.5969 5.4459 5.5274
October 5.5846 5.3887 5.5060
November 5.7034 4.8758 5.3618
December 5.5071 4.9557 5.3113