2018 BWP to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2649 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.2217 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2442 GEL

2018 BWP to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.2649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2625 to the December average rate of 0.2490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2649 was down 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,325 GEL

2017 Average 1,208 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 1,108 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.21 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2660

0.2243

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.2526, compared to 0.2359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0261 GEL (High: 0.2531 / Low: 0.2270). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GEL (High: 0.2584 / Low: 0.2539).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2625) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2548), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+3.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2625

2017 Avg (January) 0.2548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2649	0.2581	0.2625
February	0.2612	0.2521	0.2574
March	0.2584	0.2539	0.2558
April	0.2550	0.2494	0.2523
May	0.2498	0.2435	0.2473
June	0.2464	0.2349	0.2401
July	0.2399	0.2341	0.2375
August	0.2385	0.2276	0.2335
September	0.2315	0.2217	0.2277
October	0.2309	0.2249	0.2294
November	0.2531	0.2270	0.2380
December	0.2539	0.2462	0.2490