YEARLY HIGH
2.7480 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0005 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7412 GEL

2017 ZMK to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZMK to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.7480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7476 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6114 to the December average rate of 2.6242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 329.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7480 was up 515400.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,740 GEL
2016 Average 2 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 2 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,737.83 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8866
-0.2619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.9900, compared to 2.4924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.7475 GEL (High: 2.7480 / Low: 0.0005). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GEL (High: 0.0005 / Low: 0.0005).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7475
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 1.5130 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6114) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6109 (+131718.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6114
2016 Avg (January) 0.0005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7480 0.0005 0.6114
February 2.6886 0.0005 1.5135
March 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
April 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
May 2.4373 0.0005 1.4034
June 2.4249 2.4027 2.4108
July 2.4074 2.3919 2.3974
August 2.4291 2.3860 2.3976
September 2.4807 2.4363 2.4658
October 2.5453 2.4693 2.4881
November 2.7170 2.4828 2.5814
December 2.7104 2.5297 2.6242