2018 GEL to ANG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7585 ANG

YEARLY LOW

0.6616 ANG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7244 ANG

2018 GEL to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.7585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0969 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6978 to the December average rate of 0.6671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7585 was up 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7507, 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 3,792 ANG

2017 Average 3,569 ANG

Yearly Trough Low 3,308 ANG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 484.31 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7600

0.6587

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to ANG 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 0.7253, compared to 0.7235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7253

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0603 ANG (High: 0.7259 / Low: 0.6656). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 ANG (High: 0.7268 / Low: 0.7221).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.7480) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+0.85%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.7480

2017 Avg (August) 0.7417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7238	0.6872	0.6978
February	0.7314	0.7198	0.7259
March	0.7336	0.7242	0.7294
April	0.7379	0.7236	0.7321
May	0.7382	0.7242	0.7308
June	0.7403	0.7278	0.7356
July	0.7577	0.7402	0.7516
August	0.7585	0.7415	0.7480
September	0.7549	0.7255	0.7474
October	0.7268	0.7221	0.7249
November	0.7259	0.6656	0.7022
December	0.6721	0.6616	0.6671