YEARLY HIGH
0.0131 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0097 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0109 GEL

2016 SYP to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0131 was up 0.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66 GEL
2015 Average 57 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 48 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.19 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0127
0.0097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0106, compared to 0.0112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0012 GEL (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0119). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0112).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0124) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+14.52%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0124
2015 Avg (December) 0.0109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0113 0.0109 0.0111
February 0.0114 0.0112 0.0113
March 0.0112 0.0104 0.0108
April 0.0105 0.0101 0.0103
May 0.0101 0.0098 0.0099
June 0.0108 0.0097 0.0100
July 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
August 0.0109 0.0106 0.0108
September 0.0109 0.0106 0.0108
October 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
November 0.0119 0.0112 0.0116
December 0.0131 0.0119 0.0124