YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0067 GEL

2016 MRO to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0073 to the December average rate of 0.0074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0078 was down 5.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39 GEL
2015 Average 36 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 30 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.30 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0075
0.0060
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MRO 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 GEL (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0064).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0073) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+20.27%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0073
2015 Avg (January) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0078 0.0070 0.0073
February 0.0076 0.0072 0.0073
March 0.0072 0.0066 0.0069
April 0.0067 0.0064 0.0065
May 0.0065 0.0060 0.0062
June 0.0066 0.0060 0.0062
July 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
August 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
September 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
October 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
November 0.0071 0.0067 0.0069
December 0.0078 0.0072 0.0074