YEARLY HIGH
47.3350 XPF
YEARLY LOW
36.9837 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.4681 XPF

2017 GEL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 47.3350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 36.9837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3513 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.7258 to the December average rate of 38.4229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.3350 was down 5.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 50.1322, 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 236,675 XPF
2016 Average 228,564 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 184,918 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,756.59 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.1239
37.6318
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 44.1673, compared to 40.7689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.1673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 5.7329 XPF (High: 44.3368 / Low: 38.6039). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9411 XPF (High: 41.1773 / Low: 40.2362).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.7329
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9411

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 1.6661 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 46.3329) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.7069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3740 (-0.80%).

2017 Avg (April) 46.3329
2016 Avg (April) 46.7069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.1145 41.0073 41.7258
February 44.3368 38.6039 42.5931
March 46.3422 44.9083 45.4295
April 47.3350 44.5786 46.3329
May 45.3054 44.1145 44.6668
June 44.7479 43.5032 44.2559
July 44.0742 42.1317 43.2279
August 42.6169 41.2306 42.1092
September 41.2925 40.2478 40.6222
October 41.1773 40.2362 40.8154
November 40.9333 36.9837 39.4158
December 39.7965 37.0194 38.4229