YEARLY HIGH
103.2136 SYP
YEARLY LOW
76.1856 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.0959 SYP

2016 GEL to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 103.2136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 76.1856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0280 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.3179 to the December average rate of 80.5469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 103.2136 was down 13.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 119.7522, 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 516,068 SYP
2015 Average 446,520 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 380,928 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,139.76 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

102.6281
78.5395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SYP 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 94.8912, compared to 89.3005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.8912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.3005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 10.4201 SYP (High: 103.2136 / Low: 92.7935). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1952 SYP (High: 89.1879 / Low: 87.9927).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.4201
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1952

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 7.6676 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 99.9564) against the same month in 2015 (average: 83.6355), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3209 (+19.51%).

2016 Avg (June) 99.9564
2015 Avg (June) 83.6355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.8243 88.3629 90.3179
February 89.1879 87.9927 88.5413
March 96.0425 88.9997 92.5968
April 98.6058 95.4685 97.3141
May 102.4644 98.5984 100.6208
June 103.2136 92.7935 99.9564
July 93.5849 91.5974 92.2888
August 94.6504 91.4304 92.7561
September 93.9131 91.5218 92.7669
October 91.8593 89.6704 90.8895
November 89.4309 84.0192 86.5549
December 83.6961 76.1856 80.5469