YEARLY HIGH
105.1453 YER
YEARLY LOW
90.8754 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.2707 YER

2017 GEL to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 105.1453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 90.8754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2699 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.7488 to the December average rate of 95.4367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 105.1453 was down 10.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 117.7874, 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 525,727 YER
2016 Average 510,757 YER
Yearly Trough Low 454,377 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,349.40 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

105.5729
91.5830
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 99.9733, compared to 100.5681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.9733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.5681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 8.6846 YER (High: 100.8105 / Low: 92.1260). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6806 YER (High: 104.6542 / Low: 103.9736).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.6846
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6806

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.5524 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 103.7362) against the same month in 2016 (average: 106.7369), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0007 (-2.81%).

2017 Avg (April) 103.7362
2016 Avg (April) 106.7369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.3783 90.8754 92.7488
February 97.8385 92.7264 94.9628
March 102.8601 99.9508 101.3475
April 105.1453 101.2868 103.7362
May 104.1337 102.5840 103.2308
June 104.1419 103.2029 103.8136
July 104.6542 103.9736 104.4071
August 104.9025 103.1222 104.3644
September 102.7583 100.9083 101.5177
October 101.3674 98.3327 100.6177
November 100.8105 92.1260 97.0652
December 98.9548 92.3291 95.4367