YEARLY HIGH
12.1380 UYU
YEARLY LOW
10.4045 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4784 UYU

2017 GEL to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 12.1380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 10.4045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7335 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6018 to the December average rate of 11.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.1380 was down 17.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.6952, 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 60,690 UYU
2016 Average 63,980 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 52,023 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,667.37 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.0686
10.4685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to UYU 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 11.3268, compared to 11.6299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.2566 UYU (High: 11.8801 / Low: 10.6235). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2264 UYU (High: 11.8431 / Low: 11.6167).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2566
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2264

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 0.4623 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 11.9353) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.9336), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9983 (-7.72%).

2017 Avg (July) 11.9353
2016 Avg (July) 12.9336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0513 10.4045 10.6018
February 11.0445 10.4182 10.7543
March 11.7764 11.3142 11.4661
April 11.9832 11.4360 11.7953
May 11.7254 11.4113 11.5865
June 11.8431 11.6167 11.7569
July 12.1380 11.7726 11.9353
August 12.0702 11.8196 11.9348
September 11.8927 11.6009 11.7354
October 11.9238 11.4896 11.8099
November 11.8801 10.6235 11.3476
December 11.3725 10.6878 11.0167