2017 GMD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0633 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0516 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0546 GEL

2017 GMD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0620 to the December average rate of 0.0552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0633 was down 3.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 317 GEL

2016 Average 282 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 258 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.32 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0629

0.0511

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to GEL 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 0.0559, compared to 0.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0559

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0049 GEL (High: 0.0573 / Low: 0.0524). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0519).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0620) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0620

2016 Avg (January) 0.0617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0633	0.0609	0.0620
February	0.0618	0.0574	0.0596
March	0.0559	0.0538	0.0551
April	0.0544	0.0526	0.0534
May	0.0536	0.0522	0.0526
June	0.0526	0.0521	0.0524
July	0.0523	0.0519	0.0521
August	0.0529	0.0516	0.0522
September	0.0539	0.0529	0.0536
October	0.0538	0.0522	0.0529
November	0.0573	0.0524	0.0545
December	0.0572	0.0532	0.0552