2016 GEL to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2475.9363 SLL

YEARLY LOW

1637.2443 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2038.1385 SLL

2016 GEL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 2475.9363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 1637.2443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 838.6920 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1703.1669 to the December average rate of 2086.2344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2475.9363 was down 0.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 2491.2678, 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 12,379,682 SLL

2015 Average 9,550,613 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 8,186,222 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,193,460.21 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2517.6104

1571.1031

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GEL to SLL 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 1753.9888, compared to 2322.2882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 568.2994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1753.9888

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2322.2882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 523.3136 SLL (High: 2241.9571 / Low: 1718.6435). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.5611 SLL (High: 1668.8054 / Low: 1637.2443).

June Spread (Volatile) ±523.3136

February Spread (Stable) ±31.5611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 177.8371 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -177.8371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2399.1322) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1626.9022), the exchange rate shifted by +772.2300 (+47.47%).

2016 Avg (August) 2399.1322

2015 Avg (August) 1626.9022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1738.5272	1657.5585	1703.1669
February	1668.8054	1637.2443	1649.9787
March	1772.2100	1647.8338	1704.5758
April	1775.1108	1736.7252	1758.1884
May	1846.3307	1772.2485	1809.8054
June	2241.9571	1718.6435	1898.2173
July	2386.3342	2346.6893	2358.0538
August	2475.9363	2336.9251	2399.1322
September	2452.5061	2414.4395	2438.7348
October	2419.5966	2355.5887	2387.5026
November	2347.8701	2188.8486	2264.0715
December	2179.8034	1971.4331	2086.2344