2018 GEL to CVE Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GEL to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GEL to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 40.0573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 34.9182.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1391 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.5011 to the December average rate of 36.4950, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.0573 was down 8.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.7379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GEL to CVE Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 37.0481, compared to 38.3915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3434 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.6849 CVE (High: 40.0573 / Low: 36.3724). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5786 CVE (High: 36.9259 / Low: 36.3474).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9659 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 38.4609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.5804), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8805 (+5.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.1415 | 34.9182 | 35.5011 |
| February | 37.0150 | 35.8109 | 36.4472 |
| March | 36.9259 | 36.3474 | 36.6752 |
| April | 37.3637 | 36.6525 | 36.9985 |
| May | 38.5295 | 37.4638 | 38.0628 |
| June | 39.0202 | 37.9411 | 38.6039 |
| July | 38.9228 | 38.3231 | 38.6437 |
| August | 39.8653 | 38.1510 | 38.8128 |
| September | 39.0274 | 38.1299 | 38.5989 |
| October | 39.9266 | 38.8158 | 39.3379 |
| November | 40.0573 | 36.3724 | 38.4609 |
| December | 36.7948 | 36.0063 | 36.4950 |