2018 GEL to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5184 AED

YEARLY LOW

1.3704 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4791 AED

2018 GEL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.5184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.3704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1480 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4362 to the December average rate of 1.3796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5184 was down 1.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,592 AED

2017 Average 7,361 AED

Yearly Trough Low 6,852 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 740.10 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5193

1.3669

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to AED 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 1.4885, compared to 1.4697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4885

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1235 AED (High: 1.5012 / Low: 1.3777). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 AED (High: 1.5027 / Low: 1.4990).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1235

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0742 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.5066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0158 (-1.04%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.5066

2017 Avg (April) 1.5224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4898	1.4172	1.4362
February	1.5044	1.4817	1.4934
March	1.5091	1.4906	1.5012
April	1.5184	1.4890	1.5066
May	1.5099	1.4814	1.4969
June	1.5027	1.4889	1.4965
July	1.5027	1.4990	1.5008
August	1.5011	1.4795	1.4885
September	1.5011	1.4769	1.4953
October	1.5011	1.4945	1.5004
November	1.5012	1.3777	1.4538
December	1.3870	1.3704	1.3796