2016 XCD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0360 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.7856 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8753 GEL

2016 XCD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.0360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.7856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2503 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9020 to the December average rate of 0.9822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0360 was up 13.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,180 GEL

2015 Average 4,085 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 3,928 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,251.65 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9997

0.7894

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.8589, compared to 0.8917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0897 GEL (High: 1.0360 / Low: 0.9462). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 GEL (High: 0.9249 / Low: 0.9124).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0897

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.9822) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0960 (+10.83%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.9822

2015 Avg (December) 0.8862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9214	0.8881	0.9020
February	0.9249	0.9124	0.9191
March	0.9145	0.8469	0.8793
April	0.8515	0.8237	0.8348
May	0.8237	0.7917	0.8069
June	0.8724	0.7856	0.8114
July	0.8715	0.8560	0.8663
August	0.8720	0.8414	0.8586
September	0.8655	0.8476	0.8557
October	0.8841	0.8632	0.8721
November	0.9413	0.8866	0.9155
December	1.0360	0.9462	0.9822