2018 DJF to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0151 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0137 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0140 GEL

2018 DJF to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 0.0137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0143 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0151 was down 2.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75 GEL

2017 Average 70 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 68 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.97 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0151

0.0136

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 GEL (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0137). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0137).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.88%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0150

2017 Avg (December) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0145	0.0138	0.0143
February	0.0140	0.0137	0.0139
March	0.0139	0.0138	0.0138
April	0.0139	0.0137	0.0138
May	0.0139	0.0137	0.0138
June	0.0139	0.0137	0.0138
July	0.0138	0.0137	0.0138
August	0.0139	0.0137	0.0139
September	0.0140	0.0137	0.0138
October	0.0138	0.0137	0.0138
November	0.0150	0.0137	0.0142
December	0.0151	0.0149	0.0150