YEARLY HIGH
1.9981 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.6717 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7952 GEL

2017 LYD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 1.9981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 1.6717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3264 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8854 to the December average rate of 1.9224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9981 was up 2.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9486, 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 9,990 GEL
2016 Average 8,555 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 8,359 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,631.78 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9446
1.6776
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 1.7696, compared to 1.8209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1879 GEL (High: 1.9981 / Low: 1.8102). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 GEL (High: 1.7361 / Low: 1.7117).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1879
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1181 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.8896) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1388 (+7.93%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.8896
2016 Avg (November) 1.7508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9194 1.8348 1.8854
February 1.9021 1.7899 1.8480
March 1.7488 1.7051 1.7300
April 1.7546 1.6717 1.6999
May 1.7361 1.7117 1.7269
June 1.7458 1.7143 1.7275
July 1.7621 1.7103 1.7326
August 1.7912 1.7333 1.7539
September 1.8314 1.7800 1.8095
October 1.8654 1.7919 1.8172
November 1.9981 1.8102 1.8896
December 1.9892 1.8541 1.9224