2017 ZAR to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2108 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.1725 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1880 GEL

2017 ZAR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.2108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0383 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1986 to the December average rate of 0.2006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2108 was up 5.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,538 GEL

2016 Average 8,071 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 8,624 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,913.27 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2027

0.1776

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.1898, compared to 0.1861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1898

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0263 GEL (High: 0.1988 / Low: 0.1725). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 GEL (High: 0.1908 / Low: 0.1837).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2006) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+4.85%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2006

2016 Avg (December) 0.1914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2030	0.1920	0.1986
February	0.2040	0.1945	0.1999
March	0.1968	0.1813	0.1909
April	0.1868	0.1733	0.1797
May	0.1884	0.1786	0.1830
June	0.1908	0.1837	0.1870
July	0.1860	0.1767	0.1827
August	0.1868	0.1774	0.1811
September	0.1936	0.1823	0.1874
October	0.1868	0.1758	0.1817
November	0.1988	0.1725	0.1833
December	0.2108	0.1940	0.2006