2018 GEL to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.5559 DOP

YEARLY LOW

18.6306 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.9685 DOP

2018 GEL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.5559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 18.6306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9253 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9622 to the December average rate of 18.9251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.5559 was up 2.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.0191, 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 102,779 DOP

2017 Average 94,857 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 93,153 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,626.47 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.5472

18.7776

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to DOP 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 19.9481, compared to 19.9889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9481

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.7869 DOP (High: 20.5559 / Low: 18.7690). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1735 DOP (High: 20.3613 / Low: 20.1878).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7869

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1735

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 0.8567 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 19.7818) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.6172), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1646 (+6.26%).

2018 Avg (November) 19.7818

2017 Avg (November) 18.6172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.6628	18.6306	18.9622
February	20.0216	19.6319	19.8906
March	20.3221	19.9414	20.1778
April	20.4515	20.0763	20.2961
May	20.3867	19.9482	20.1836
June	20.2682	20.0646	20.1786
July	20.3613	20.1878	20.2823
August	20.3864	20.0757	20.1950
September	20.4981	20.0401	20.3495
October	20.5112	20.0062	20.3998
November	20.5559	18.7690	19.7818
December	19.0615	18.7959	18.9251