2016 NPR to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0258 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0198 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0220 GEL

2016 NPR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0226 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0258 was up 10.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129 GEL

2015 Average 107 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 99 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.99 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0248

0.0200

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NPR 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 0.0216, compared to 0.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0216

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0024 GEL (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0218).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0244) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+8.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0244

2015 Avg (December) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0230	0.0224	0.0226
February	0.0230	0.0224	0.0227
March	0.0230	0.0215	0.0222
April	0.0217	0.0209	0.0212
May	0.0210	0.0198	0.0204
June	0.0218	0.0198	0.0204
July	0.0220	0.0215	0.0218
August	0.0220	0.0212	0.0217
September	0.0220	0.0214	0.0216
October	0.0224	0.0218	0.0221
November	0.0232	0.0224	0.0229
December	0.0258	0.0234	0.0244