2017 GEL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

245.1554 SOS

YEARLY LOW

208.9509 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

232.0364 SOS

2017 GEL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 245.1554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 208.9509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2045 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.2448 to the December average rate of 221.1489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 245.1554 was down 14.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 285.7151, 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 1,225,777 SOS

2016 Average 1,259,480 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,044,754 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,022.37 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

244.0254

211.5374

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 231.2866, compared to 232.7862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 231.2866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.7862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 21.9489 SOS (High: 234.5747 / Low: 212.6258). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1840 SOS (High: 238.5318 / Low: 233.3478).

November Spread (Volatile) ±21.9489

September Spread (Stable) ±5.1840

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 8.2695 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 241.0666) against the same month in 2016 (average: 248.8125), the exchange rate shifted by -7.7459 (-3.11%).

2017 Avg (July) 241.0666

2016 Avg (July) 248.8125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	218.7040	208.9509	214.2448
February	225.5811	215.2257	219.8473
March	238.4652	229.6860	234.4279
April	244.1021	233.6198	240.2622
May	243.7046	236.1896	238.6921
June	244.0826	237.3752	240.2452
July	245.1554	238.5003	241.0666
August	244.8733	237.2655	241.3181
September	238.5318	233.3478	235.6221
October	235.9858	227.2809	232.9155
November	234.5747	212.6258	224.6460
December	231.4759	213.4805	221.1489