2016 GEL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

285.7151 SOS

YEARLY LOW

203.0668 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

251.9125 SOS

2016 GEL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 285.7151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 203.0668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.6483 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.0928 to the December average rate of 216.1098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 285.7151 was down 30.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 410.7506, 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 1,428,576 SOS

2015 Average 1,554,654 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,015,334 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 413,241.68 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

283.0909

210.0206

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SOS 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 262.4561, compared to 241.3689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.0872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.4561

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.3689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 31.6843 SOS (High: 280.2308 / Low: 248.5465). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9017 SOS (High: 248.5141 / Low: 244.6125).

June Spread (Volatile) ±31.6843

February Spread (Stable) ±3.9017

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 19.6175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 277.0018) against the same month in 2015 (average: 301.6238), the exchange rate shifted by -24.6221 (-8.16%).

2016 Avg (May) 277.0018

2015 Avg (May) 301.6238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	259.5908	246.8144	254.0928
February	248.5141	244.6125	246.8438
March	268.8316	247.0343	257.9999
April	274.2356	265.1047	270.3684
May	285.7151	272.5939	277.0018
June	280.2308	248.5465	268.4300
July	253.9888	244.4519	248.8125
August	257.1872	246.0743	251.3394
September	255.1562	249.3727	252.6228
October	251.6024	240.3189	246.9261
November	239.4175	220.6181	232.4028
December	226.5636	203.0668	216.1098