YEARLY HIGH
0.0048 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 GEL

2017 SOS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0047 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0048 was down 2.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24 GEL
2016 Average 20 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 20 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.53 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0047
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0043). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0042).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0047) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+18.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0047
2016 Avg (January) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
February 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
March 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
April 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
May 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
June 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
July 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
August 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
September 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
October 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
November 0.0047 0.0043 0.0045
December 0.0047 0.0043 0.0045