2018 GEL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

742.1363 BIF

YEARLY LOW

669.0653 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

715.7712 BIF

2018 GEL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 742.1363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 669.0653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.0709 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 689.4247 to the December average rate of 678.8972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 742.1363 was up 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 733.4581, 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 3,710,681 BIF

2017 Average 3,452,932 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 3,345,327 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 365,354.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

737.0572

673.6099

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to BIF 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 716.7011, compared to 714.8414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 716.7011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 714.8414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 69.8043 BIF (High: 742.1363 / Low: 672.3320). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.7047 BIF (High: 729.9974 / Low: 717.2927).

November Spread (Volatile) ±69.8043

July Spread (Stable) ±12.7047

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 33.3985 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -33.3985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 712.2957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 680.8751), the exchange rate shifted by +31.4205 (+4.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 712.2957

2017 Avg (November) 680.8751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	718.3672	676.8870	689.4247
February	724.9407	710.7364	717.6048
March	731.3284	715.9743	721.9237
April	737.0732	716.1686	726.7573
May	732.3872	712.1643	721.9839
June	729.9085	716.8975	722.5121
July	729.9974	717.2927	723.7035
August	729.6372	711.1100	719.4907
September	729.8763	713.1257	722.8914
October	741.9319	722.4812	731.7699
November	742.1363	672.3320	712.2957
December	686.6113	669.0653	678.8972