2016 GEL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

275.8099 XAF

YEARLY LOW

224.9883 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

251.6235 XAF

2016 GEL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 275.8099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 224.9883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.8216 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 248.0743 to the December average rate of 234.8937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 275.8099 was down 21.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 353.4592, 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 1,379,049 XAF

2015 Average 1,357,425 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,124,941 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 254,108.05 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

270.1895

231.6850

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XAF 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 254.1325, compared to 249.1144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 254.1325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 249.1144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 24.2415 XAF (High: 275.2052 / Low: 250.9637). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9740 XAF (High: 255.3080 / Low: 250.3340).

June Spread (Volatile) ±24.2415

July Spread (Stable) ±4.9740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.2558 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 266.4922) against the same month in 2015 (average: 253.5933), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8989 (+5.09%).

2016 Avg (May) 266.4922

2015 Avg (May) 253.5933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	252.9103	242.8788	248.0743
February	244.5061	233.8724	238.1849
March	255.0481	241.7854	248.3880
April	260.9945	250.2951	256.6749
May	275.8099	256.1023	266.4922
June	275.2052	250.9637	266.9808
July	255.3080	250.3340	253.7250
August	256.5008	249.6600	253.1899
September	256.9774	250.6802	253.8655
October	255.9414	249.9140	252.8820
November	250.3169	242.6329	246.1302
December	242.0380	224.9883	234.8937