YEARLY HIGH
0.0049 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 GEL

2017 XAF to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0044 to the December average rate of 0.0047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0049 was up 10.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 GEL
2016 Average 20 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 19 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.33 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0048
0.0039
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XAF 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 0.0041, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0046) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+13.77%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0046
2016 Avg (November) 0.0041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0042 0.0044
February 0.0044 0.0041 0.0043
March 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
April 0.0041 0.0039 0.0039
May 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
June 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
July 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
August 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
September 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
October 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
November 0.0049 0.0044 0.0046
December 0.0049 0.0046 0.0047