YEARLY HIGH
11.3163 UAH
YEARLY LOW
9.6240 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6522 UAH

2017 GEL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 11.3163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 9.6240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6922 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1021 to the December average rate of 10.5069, 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 11.3163 was down 3.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.7624, 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 56,581 UAH
2016 Average 54,174 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 48,120 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,461.17 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.2340
9.9992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to UAH 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 10.6925, compared to 10.6119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0416 UAH (High: 11.0447 / Low: 10.0031). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1225 UAH (High: 10.8825 / Low: 10.7600).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0416
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1225

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 0.3657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 11.1311) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.3289), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1978 (-1.75%).

2017 Avg (April) 11.1311
2016 Avg (April) 11.3289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4051 9.6240 10.1021
February 10.6439 10.0063 10.2854
March 11.1479 10.6744 10.9366
April 11.3163 10.7442 11.1311
May 10.9992 10.8051 10.8870
June 10.8825 10.7600 10.8130
July 10.8775 10.6896 10.8089
August 10.8950 10.4991 10.6769
September 10.7527 10.4669 10.6180
October 10.8569 10.5441 10.7132
November 10.6940 9.7941 10.3474
December 11.0447 10.0031 10.5069