YEARLY HIGH
50.1322 XPF
YEARLY LOW
41.0770 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.7081 XPF

2016 GEL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 50.1322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 41.0770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0552 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0806 to the December average rate of 42.7573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 50.1322 was down 22.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 64.6154, 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 250,661 XPF
2015 Average 247,020 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 205,385 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,276.15 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

49.0444
42.1857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to XPF 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 46.2040, compared to 45.2122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.2122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 4.4523 XPF (High: 50.0226 / Low: 45.5703). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9396 XPF (High: 46.3203 / Low: 45.3807).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.4523
July Spread (Stable) ±0.9396

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 2.4490 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 48.4728) against the same month in 2015 (average: 46.1569), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3160 (+5.02%).

2016 Avg (May) 48.4728
2015 Avg (May) 46.1569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.9696 44.1056 45.0806
February 44.4019 42.4812 43.3149
March 46.4094 43.9341 45.1874
April 47.5805 45.5683 46.7069
May 50.1322 46.6393 48.4728
June 50.0226 45.5703 48.4615
July 46.3203 45.3807 46.0124
August 46.4938 45.2875 45.9047
September 46.6386 45.4594 46.0445
October 46.5217 45.4073 45.8611
November 45.4116 44.0299 44.6930
December 43.8892 41.0770 42.7573