YEARLY HIGH
4.3423 VEF
YEARLY LOW
3.6257 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0467 VEF

2017 GEL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 4.3423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 3.6257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7166 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7031 to the December average rate of 3.9281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.3423 was down 7.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6959, 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 21,712 VEF
2016 Average 19,295 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 18,128 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,583.22 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.2857
3.6501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to VEF 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 4.0051, compared to 4.0884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.6057 VEF (High: 4.2993 / Low: 3.6936). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0983 VEF (High: 4.2160 / Low: 4.1177).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6057
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0983

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1491 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 4.2327) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0727 (-1.69%).

2017 Avg (August) 4.2327
2016 Avg (August) 4.3054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7652 3.6257 3.7031
February 3.9071 3.7063 3.7928
March 4.1058 4.0042 4.0507
April 4.2663 4.0616 4.1677
May 4.2263 4.0921 4.1541
June 4.2160 4.1177 4.1623
July 4.2543 4.1476 4.2109
August 4.3423 4.1450 4.2327
September 4.1548 4.0282 4.0836
October 4.1611 3.9612 4.0626
November 4.2993 3.6936 4.0124
December 4.1580 3.6839 3.9281