YEARLY HIGH
1.9486 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.5568 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7111 GEL

2016 LYD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.9486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 1.5568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3918 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7584 to the December average rate of 1.8523, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9486 was up 8.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,743 GEL
2015 Average 8,112 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 7,784 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,959.08 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8765
1.5864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.6994, compared to 1.7228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1568 GEL (High: 1.7136 / Low: 1.5568). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 GEL (High: 1.7072 / Low: 1.6784).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1568
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

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 0.0799 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8523) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1258 (+7.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8523
2015 Avg (December) 1.7266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8117 1.7303 1.7584
February 1.8237 1.7690 1.8052
March 1.7948 1.6597 1.7253
April 1.6992 1.6465 1.6715
May 1.6628 1.5596 1.6254
June 1.7136 1.5568 1.6106
July 1.7157 1.6767 1.6905
August 1.7066 1.6470 1.6790
September 1.6974 1.6526 1.6738
October 1.7072 1.6784 1.6908
November 1.7884 1.7065 1.7508
December 1.9486 1.7929 1.8523