YEARLY HIGH
0.3206 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.2430 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2704 GEL

2016 SVC to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SVC to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.3206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.2430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0777 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2786 to the December average rate of 0.3033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3206 was up 13.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,603 GEL
2015 Average 1,262 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 1,215 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.39 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3087
0.2440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.2654, compared to 0.2753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0283 GEL (High: 0.3206 / Low: 0.2924). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GEL (High: 0.2856 / Low: 0.2811).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0283
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3033) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+10.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3033
2015 Avg (December) 0.2744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2846 0.2735 0.2786
February 0.2856 0.2811 0.2840
March 0.2829 0.2615 0.2718
April 0.2631 0.2545 0.2580
May 0.2550 0.2445 0.2494
June 0.2699 0.2430 0.2509
July 0.2698 0.2645 0.2676
August 0.2693 0.2597 0.2650
September 0.2672 0.2614 0.2641
October 0.2734 0.2663 0.2694
November 0.2911 0.2741 0.2825
December 0.3206 0.2924 0.3033