2017 SBD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3512 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.3025 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3201 GEL

2017 SBD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.3512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.3025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0487 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3433 to the December average rate of 0.3375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3512 was down 1.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,756 GEL

2016 Average 1,494 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 1,512 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.70 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3471

0.3023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.3203, compared to 0.3199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0292 GEL (High: 0.3461 / Low: 0.3168). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GEL (High: 0.3126 / Low: 0.3082).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3433) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+14.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3433

2016 Avg (January) 0.2992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3512	0.3338	0.3433
February	0.3480	0.3285	0.3385
March	0.3217	0.3124	0.3173
April	0.3146	0.3025	0.3086
May	0.3115	0.3029	0.3078
June	0.3092	0.3038	0.3060
July	0.3089	0.3038	0.3064
August	0.3126	0.3082	0.3097
September	0.3210	0.3135	0.3176
October	0.3260	0.3146	0.3185
November	0.3461	0.3168	0.3297
December	0.3469	0.3254	0.3375