YEARLY HIGH
3.1707 SRD
YEARLY LOW
2.7066 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0005 SRD

2017 GEL to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 3.1707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.7066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4640 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7687 to the December average rate of 2.8426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.1707 was down 5.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3571, 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 15,853 SRD
2016 Average 13,029 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 13,533 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,320.17 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1637
2.7328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SRD 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 3.0076, compared to 2.9935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2586 SRD (High: 2.9998 / Low: 2.7413). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 SRD (High: 3.1324 / Low: 3.1091).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2586
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 0.1041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.1278) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7649 (+32.37%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.1278
2016 Avg (April) 2.3629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8093 2.7066 2.7687
February 2.9509 2.7857 2.8619
March 3.1030 3.0253 3.0599
April 3.1707 3.0542 3.1278
May 3.1359 3.0899 3.1087
June 3.1287 3.1043 3.1182
July 3.1324 3.1091 3.1184
August 3.1186 3.0621 3.1025
September 3.0530 2.9983 3.0166
October 3.0122 2.9262 2.9926
November 2.9998 2.7413 2.8885
December 2.9482 2.7479 2.8426