YEARLY HIGH
3.8512 GEL
YEARLY LOW
3.2333 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4663 GEL

2017 XDR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 3.8512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 3.2333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6179 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6451 to the December average rate of 3.7149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8512 was up 2.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,256 GEL
2016 Average 16,421 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 16,167 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,089.57 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7579
3.2411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 3.4179, compared to 3.5148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3564 GEL (High: 3.8512 / Low: 3.4948). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 GEL (High: 3.3544 / Low: 3.3159).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3564
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2297 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.6352) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2588 (+7.67%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.6352
2016 Avg (November) 3.3764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7170 3.5419 3.6451
February 3.6787 3.4600 3.5697
March 3.3719 3.3014 3.3400
April 3.3814 3.2333 3.2842
May 3.3621 3.3032 3.3340
June 3.3544 3.3159 3.3342
July 3.3727 3.3186 3.3451
August 3.4405 3.3594 3.3835
September 3.5283 3.4531 3.5036
October 3.5753 3.4749 3.5065
November 3.8512 3.4948 3.6352
December 3.8450 3.5813 3.7149