2018 ANG to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5114 GEL

YEARLY LOW

1.3184 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3822 GEL

2018 ANG to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.5114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.3184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1930 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4333 to the December average rate of 1.4990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5114 was down 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,557 GEL

2017 Average 7,018 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 6,592 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.07 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5159

1.3137

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ANG 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 1.3793, compared to 1.3851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1247 GEL (High: 1.5023 / Low: 1.3776). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 GEL (High: 1.3849 / Low: 1.3758).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1247

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0556 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.4990) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0292 (+1.99%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.4990

2017 Avg (December) 1.4698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4552	1.3816	1.4333
February	1.3893	1.3672	1.3777
March	1.3809	1.3632	1.3710
April	1.3820	1.3551	1.3660
May	1.3808	1.3547	1.3685
June	1.3740	1.3508	1.3594
July	1.3510	1.3197	1.3306
August	1.3486	1.3184	1.3369
September	1.3783	1.3248	1.3382
October	1.3849	1.3758	1.3795
November	1.5023	1.3776	1.4264
December	1.5114	1.4880	1.4990