YEARLY HIGH
0.6463 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.5275 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5822 GEL

2016 RON to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.6463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.5275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1188 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5841 to the December average rate of 0.6188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6463 was up 2.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,231 GEL
2015 Average 2,753 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 2,637 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 593.97 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6262
0.5377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.5760, compared to 0.5884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0500 GEL (High: 0.5787 / Low: 0.5287). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 GEL (High: 0.5900 / Low: 0.5737).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0500
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0243 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6188) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5790), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0398 (+6.88%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6188
2015 Avg (December) 0.5790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5960 0.5753 0.5841
February 0.6277 0.5943 0.6151
March 0.6084 0.5755 0.5920
April 0.5863 0.5608 0.5721
May 0.5716 0.5275 0.5478
June 0.5787 0.5287 0.5451
July 0.5889 0.5698 0.5777
August 0.5914 0.5747 0.5824
September 0.5900 0.5737 0.5820
October 0.5906 0.5691 0.5784
November 0.6004 0.5814 0.5914
December 0.6463 0.6016 0.6188