2018 GEL to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.9638 GYD

YEARLY LOW

78.0487 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.8814 GYD

2018 GEL to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 85.9638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 78.0487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9150 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.9678 to the December average rate of 78.5392, 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 85.9638 was down 1.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 87.6192, 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 429,819 GYD

2017 Average 415,646 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 390,244 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,575.18 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

86.0100

77.8600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to GYD 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 84.1634, compared to 83.5993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.1634

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.5993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 7.1283 GYD (High: 85.4981 / Low: 78.3699). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7165 GYD (High: 85.5168 / Low: 84.8003).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.1283

June Spread (Stable) ±0.7165

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 4.1483 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 85.1291) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.3946), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2656 (-0.31%).

2018 Avg (May) 85.1291

2017 Avg (May) 85.3946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	84.1899	79.6064	80.9678
February	84.8980	83.5911	84.2274
March	85.2152	83.7939	84.5915
April	85.5903	84.0965	84.9773
May	85.9638	84.3427	85.1291
June	85.5168	84.8003	85.0872
July	85.7029	84.0240	85.2863
August	85.6781	83.9391	84.6655
September	85.5669	83.9279	85.0867
October	85.6060	84.2468	85.3309
November	85.4981	78.3699	82.6875
December	79.1862	78.0487	78.5392