2016 GEL to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3335 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.2666 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3051 XDR

2016 GEL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.3335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.2666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0668 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2970 to the December average rate of 0.2801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3335 was down 19.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4137, 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 1,667 XDR

2015 Average 1,641 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,333 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 334.07 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3297

0.2755

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XDR 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 0.3086, compared to 0.3015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3086

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0298 XDR (High: 0.3335 / Low: 0.3036). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 XDR (High: 0.3093 / Low: 0.3051).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.3242) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+2.88%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.3242

2015 Avg (June) 0.3152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3010	0.2915	0.2970
February	0.2937	0.2852	0.2889
March	0.3114	0.2918	0.3018
April	0.3189	0.3086	0.3146
May	0.3333	0.3154	0.3252
June	0.3335	0.3036	0.3242
July	0.3093	0.3051	0.3071
August	0.3146	0.3037	0.3087
September	0.3129	0.3060	0.3095
October	0.3096	0.3050	0.3076
November	0.3033	0.2903	0.2962
December	0.2889	0.2666	0.2801