2017 GEL to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8157 SDG

YEARLY LOW

2.3273 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6591 SDG

2017 GEL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 2.8157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.3273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4884 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3860 to the December average rate of 2.5662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8157 was down 1.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8614, 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 14,079 SDG

2016 Average 13,068 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 11,637 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,441.95 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8218

2.3464

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 2.6324, compared to 2.6859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2476 SDG (High: 2.7116 / Low: 2.4640). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 SDG (High: 2.7803 / Low: 2.7420).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2476

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

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 0.0956 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.7822) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1589 (+6.06%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.7822

2016 Avg (August) 2.6233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4557	2.3273	2.3860
February	2.5854	2.3769	2.4480
March	2.7537	2.5602	2.6673
April	2.8119	2.6990	2.7707
May	2.7721	2.7271	2.7537
June	2.7803	2.7420	2.7687
July	2.7997	2.7540	2.7820
August	2.8157	2.7357	2.7822
September	2.7529	2.6879	2.7106
October	2.7169	2.6210	2.6849
November	2.6964	2.4588	2.5893
December	2.7116	2.4640	2.5662