2016 GEL to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |