YEARLY HIGH
0.0110 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0095 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0100 GEL

2017 YER to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0108 to the December average rate of 0.0105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0110 was down 5.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55 GEL
2016 Average 49 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 48 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.47 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0109
0.0095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0100, compared to 0.0100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 GEL (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0096).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0108) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0113), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-4.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0108
2016 Avg (January) 0.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0110 0.0106 0.0108
February 0.0108 0.0102 0.0105
March 0.0100 0.0097 0.0099
April 0.0099 0.0095 0.0096
May 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
June 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
July 0.0096 0.0096 0.0096
August 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0099 0.0097 0.0099
October 0.0102 0.0099 0.0099
November 0.0109 0.0099 0.0103
December 0.0108 0.0101 0.0105