YEARLY HIGH
117.7874 YER
YEARLY LOW
86.0550 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.1260 YER

2016 GEL to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 117.7874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 86.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.7324 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.2624 to the December average rate of 94.3540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 117.7874 was down 3.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 121.8576, 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 588,937 YER
2015 Average 493,947 YER
Yearly Trough Low 430,275 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,662.07 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

117.3280
83.8114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to YER 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 100.1238, compared to 104.1281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.1238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.1281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 18.8379 YER (High: 112.2963 / Low: 93.4584). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1735 YER (High: 87.2285 / Low: 86.0550).

April Spread (Volatile) ±18.8379
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1735

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 7.1886 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 114.0108) against the same month in 2015 (average: 95.2430), the exchange rate shifted by +18.7678 (+19.71%).

2016 Avg (June) 114.0108
2015 Avg (June) 95.2430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.6867 86.3996 88.2624
February 87.2285 86.0550 86.6044
March 93.9780 87.0667 90.5932
April 112.2963 93.4584 106.7369
May 116.7394 112.2996 114.5349
June 117.7874 106.0288 114.0108
July 108.0530 106.3008 106.8222
August 110.1494 106.1703 107.8977
September 109.2986 107.0723 108.2970
October 107.3248 104.7791 106.2091
November 104.4952 98.3172 101.1888
December 97.9357 89.3857 94.3540