2018 GEL to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1314.7665 COP

YEARLY LOW

1094.9796 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1189.7384 COP

2018 GEL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 1314.7665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1094.9796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 219.7869 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1121.6008 to the December average rate of 1210.5266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1314.7665 was up 1.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 1291.4744, 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 6,573,833 COP

2017 Average 5,914,047 COP

Yearly Trough Low 5,474,898 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,098,934.48 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1276.4418

1107.5244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to COP 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 1155.3465, compared to 1224.1302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 68.7837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1155.3465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1224.1302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 123.3860 COP (High: 1314.7665 / Low: 1191.3805). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.6532 COP (High: 1198.0602 / Low: 1164.4070).

November Spread (Volatile) ±123.3860

July Spread (Stable) ±33.6532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 51.8388 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -51.8388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1262.3654) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1168.2441), the exchange rate shifted by +94.1213 (+8.06%).

2018 Avg (November) 1262.3654

2017 Avg (November) 1168.2441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1174.9948	1094.9796	1121.6008
February	1189.8222	1136.5342	1165.0755
March	1184.9013	1141.8896	1162.0003
April	1164.7081	1112.4289	1138.8672
May	1191.6310	1146.6902	1167.5660
June	1202.5347	1144.1775	1176.9694
July	1198.0602	1164.4070	1176.4410
August	1234.1927	1179.0481	1199.3343
September	1268.1533	1215.9773	1235.7191
October	1313.9678	1214.0840	1260.3950
November	1314.7665	1191.3805	1262.3654
December	1240.0088	1186.7302	1210.5266