YEARLY HIGH
973.2015 TZS
YEARLY LOW
792.6600 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
896.6231 TZS

2017 GEL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 973.2015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 792.6600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 180.5416 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 821.8675 to the December average rate of 854.8499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 973.2015 was down 5.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 1031.5182, 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 4,866,008 TZS
2016 Average 4,636,080 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,963,300 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 902,707.90 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

945.1325
810.6616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to TZS 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 891.1173, compared to 902.1288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 891.1173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 902.1288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 147.5560 TZS (High: 973.2015 / Low: 825.6455). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5907 TZS (High: 936.2330 / Low: 926.6422).

November Spread (Volatile) ±147.5560
July Spread (Stable) ±9.5907

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 25.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 878.0590) against the same month in 2016 (average: 882.2320), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1731 (-0.47%).

2017 Avg (November) 878.0590
2016 Avg (November) 882.2320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 843.7955 792.6600 821.8675
February 872.3063 824.4336 846.5917
March 920.8190 890.9280 903.9036
April 940.8636 905.0109 926.0463
May 930.7342 912.2814 921.7950
June 930.9055 917.0729 926.5000
July 936.2330 926.6422 933.0922
August 951.1129 922.1064 933.9266
September 920.7189 902.8903 909.7825
October 917.7706 883.4875 903.0627
November 973.2015 825.6455 878.0590
December 887.5396 828.7820 854.8499