2017 GEL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9695.8928 STD

YEARLY LOW

7593.0619 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

8706.3580 STD

2017 GEL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 9695.8928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 7593.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2102.8309 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8556.3282 to the December average rate of 7887.3567, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9695.8928 was down 5.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 10281.0853, 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 48,479,464 STD

2016 Average 46,931,053 STD

Yearly Trough Low 37,965,309 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,514,154.31 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9645.7462

7727.5031

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to STD 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 9047.8267, compared to 8364.8893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 682.9374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9047.8267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8364.8893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 814.2417 STD (High: 8407.3036 / Low: 7593.0619). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 198.6365 STD (High: 8470.2402 / Low: 8271.6037).

November Spread (Volatile) ±814.2417

September Spread (Stable) ±198.6365

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 334.1841 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -334.1841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 9485.8927) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9562.1604), the exchange rate shifted by -76.2677 (-0.80%).

2017 Avg (April) 9485.8927

2016 Avg (April) 9562.1604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8849.4181	8455.8000	8556.3282
February	9079.1889	8443.5085	8743.7289
March	9478.7021	9173.9049	9293.6711
April	9695.8928	9097.5653	9485.8927
May	9289.2665	9035.1717	9151.7086
June	9133.6941	8931.1825	9055.6307
July	9002.8706	8676.7038	8868.1829
August	8754.0395	8461.2536	8652.6174
September	8470.2402	8271.6037	8340.7519
October	8450.4231	8216.6262	8372.0115
November	8407.3036	7593.0619	8068.4156
December	8195.3999	7599.4261	7887.3567