YEARLY HIGH
2.0548 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.7261 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8579 GEL

2018 AUD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.0548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.7261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3287 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0345 to the December average rate of 1.9063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0548 was down 0.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,274 GEL
2017 Average 9,581 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 8,631 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,643.63 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0641
1.7088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.9044, compared to 1.8113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1913 GEL (High: 1.9469 / Low: 1.7556). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 GEL (High: 1.8275 / Low: 1.7952).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1913
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0993 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.0345) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0231 (+1.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.0345
2017 Avg (January) 2.0114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0548 2.0010 2.0345
February 1.9931 1.9075 1.9351
March 1.9264 1.8679 1.8979
April 1.8995 1.8462 1.8723
May 1.8737 1.8167 1.8474
June 1.8791 1.8004 1.8390
July 1.8275 1.7952 1.8126
August 1.8258 1.7706 1.8081
September 1.7863 1.7395 1.7681
October 1.7687 1.7261 1.7384
November 1.9469 1.7556 1.8347
December 1.9624 1.8726 1.9063