YEARLY HIGH
4.1311 GEL
YEARLY LOW
2.3802 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7541 GEL

2017 LVL to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 4.1311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 2.3802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7509 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7625 to the December average rate of 2.6242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.1311 was down 0.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.1469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,655 GEL
2016 Average 18,689 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 11,901 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,754.27 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8991
2.2609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 3.0158, compared to 2.4924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.5043 GEL (High: 4.1311 / Low: 2.6268). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 GEL (High: 2.4074 / Low: 2.3919).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5043
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2113 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3.2048) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.9480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7432 (-18.82%).

2017 Avg (February) 3.2048
2016 Avg (February) 3.9480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1261 2.6651 3.7625
February 4.1311 2.6268 3.2048
March 3.7992 3.6840 3.7516
April 3.7123 2.3802 2.5403
May 2.4401 2.4036 2.4247
June 2.4249 2.4027 2.4108
July 2.4074 2.3919 2.3974
August 2.4291 2.3860 2.3976
September 2.4807 2.4363 2.4658
October 2.5453 2.4693 2.4881
November 2.7170 2.4828 2.5814
December 2.7104 2.5297 2.6242