2016 HTG to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0424 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0339 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0376 GEL

2016 HTG to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.0339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0420 to the December average rate of 0.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0424 was down 14.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 212 GEL

2015 Average 217 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 169 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.65 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0427

0.0343

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0380, compared to 0.0372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0035 GEL (High: 0.0374 / Low: 0.0339). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0372 / Low: 0.0367).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0420) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+10.76%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0420

2015 Avg (January) 0.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0424	0.0413	0.0420
February	0.0418	0.0401	0.0411
March	0.0402	0.0369	0.0384
April	0.0371	0.0357	0.0363
May	0.0359	0.0342	0.0350
June	0.0374	0.0339	0.0350
July	0.0372	0.0367	0.0370
August	0.0370	0.0353	0.0362
September	0.0358	0.0353	0.0356
October	0.0369	0.0358	0.0363
November	0.0388	0.0372	0.0381
December	0.0419	0.0387	0.0399