2017 GEL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

259.5694 XAF

YEARLY LOW

203.2962 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.1653 XAF

2017 GEL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 259.5694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 203.2962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.2732 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 229.0838 to the December average rate of 211.2073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 259.5694 was down 5.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 275.8099, 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 1,297,847 XAF

2016 Average 1,258,250 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,016,481 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,366.04 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

258.2125

206.9341

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 242.2667, compared to 224.0639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.2029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.2667

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.0639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 21.7108 XAF (High: 225.0070 / Low: 203.2962). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1732 XAF (High: 226.3484 / Low: 221.1751).

November Spread (Volatile) ±21.7108

October Spread (Stable) ±5.1732

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.1521 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 253.9393) against the same month in 2016 (average: 256.6749), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7356 (-1.07%).

2017 Avg (April) 253.9393

2016 Avg (April) 256.6749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	237.3939	225.9004	229.0838
February	242.8645	226.2018	234.2483
March	253.8989	245.8717	249.0334
April	259.5694	243.6104	253.9393
May	248.6215	241.7639	244.7872
June	244.8460	238.7351	242.5085
July	241.2246	231.5946	237.3838
August	234.2617	226.6410	231.4707
September	226.9814	221.2387	223.2969
October	226.3484	221.1751	224.3591
November	225.0070	203.2962	216.6654
December	218.7581	203.4926	211.2073