2018 GEL to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.8744 BDT

YEARLY LOW

31.2110 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.7749 BDT

2018 GEL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 34.8744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 31.2110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6634 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4690 to the December average rate of 31.4958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.8744 was up 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.6136, 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 174,372 BDT

2017 Average 162,733 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 156,055 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,317.16 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.8079

31.1947

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BDT 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 33.9191, compared to 33.6307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.6307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.9619 BDT (High: 34.2849 / Low: 31.3230). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3719 BDT (High: 34.6346 / Low: 34.2627).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.9619

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3719

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.6584 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 34.5068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.4482), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0586 (+3.16%).

2018 Avg (May) 34.5068

2017 Avg (May) 33.4482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.7787	31.8772	32.4690
February	34.1199	33.4620	33.8286
March	34.4637	33.6696	33.9675
April	34.7352	33.9138	34.2927
May	34.8744	34.0909	34.5068
June	34.6346	34.2627	34.4502
July	34.5359	34.1595	34.4051
August	34.5563	33.6696	34.1163
September	34.3679	33.7024	34.1479
October	34.8618	34.1356	34.4649
November	34.2849	31.3230	33.1541
December	31.6592	31.2110	31.4958