YEARLY HIGH
0.0271 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0204 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 GEL

2017 RSD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.0204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0232 to the December average rate of 0.0261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0271 was up 14.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135 GEL
2016 Average 106 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 102 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.19 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0266
0.0204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0220, compared to 0.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0025 GEL (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0246). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GEL (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0243).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0255) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+17.75%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0255
2016 Avg (November) 0.0217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0235 0.0224 0.0232
February 0.0234 0.0218 0.0226
March 0.0216 0.0209 0.0213
April 0.0219 0.0204 0.0209
May 0.0222 0.0215 0.0218
June 0.0228 0.0220 0.0222
July 0.0236 0.0225 0.0230
August 0.0243 0.0234 0.0237
September 0.0249 0.0242 0.0246
October 0.0249 0.0243 0.0245
November 0.0271 0.0246 0.0255
December 0.0270 0.0252 0.0261