2016 GEL to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8614 SDG

YEARLY LOW

2.3152 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6134 SDG

2016 GEL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 2.8614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.3152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5461 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5114 to the December average rate of 2.4493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8614 was down 16.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.4237, 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 14,307 SDG

2015 Average 13,793 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 11,576 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,730.70 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8272

2.4149

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SDG 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 2.6351, compared to 2.5918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6351

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2836 SDG (High: 2.8614 / Low: 2.5777). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 SDG (High: 2.4820 / Low: 2.4423).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2836

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1793 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.7774) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1324 (+5.00%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.7774

2015 Avg (June) 2.6451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5719	2.4539	2.5114
February	2.4820	2.4423	2.4568
March	2.6674	2.4659	2.5685
April	2.7375	2.6540	2.7034
May	2.8444	2.7342	2.7928
June	2.8614	2.5777	2.7774
July	2.6273	2.5752	2.5982
August	2.6776	2.5816	2.6233
September	2.6599	2.6007	2.6358
October	2.7359	2.5792	2.6291
November	2.6574	2.5497	2.6151
December	2.5394	2.3152	2.4493