YEARLY HIGH
3.2447 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.9220 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1561 HKD

2018 GEL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 3.2447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.9220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3227 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0575 to the December average rate of 2.9378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2447 was down 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2771, 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 16,223 HKD
2017 Average 15,618 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 14,610 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,613.48 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2473
2.9097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to HKD 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 3.1762, compared to 3.1360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2670 HKD (High: 3.2026 / Low: 2.9356). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 HKD (High: 3.2110 / Low: 3.2025).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2670
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.1607 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3.2191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2222), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-0.09%).

2018 Avg (April) 3.2191
2017 Avg (April) 3.2222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1711 3.0152 3.0575
February 3.2024 3.1544 3.1801
March 3.2252 3.1764 3.2047
April 3.2447 3.1812 3.2191
May 3.2270 3.1639 3.1985
June 3.2104 3.1803 3.1972
July 3.2110 3.2025 3.2065
August 3.2080 3.1617 3.1809
September 3.2082 3.1552 3.1907
October 3.2059 3.1851 3.2018
November 3.2026 2.9356 3.0985
December 2.9516 2.9220 2.9378