YEARLY HIGH
30.3806 INR
YEARLY LOW
24.4682 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.5370 INR

2018 GEL to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 30.3806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 24.4682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9123 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8869 to the December average rate of 26.5712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.3806 was up 11.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.2358, 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 151,903 INR
2017 Average 130,407 INR
Yearly Trough Low 122,341 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,561.70 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.6010
24.3674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to INR 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 26.6241, compared to 28.4499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.7779 INR (High: 29.9631 / Low: 26.1852). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2856 INR (High: 28.1998 / Low: 27.9143).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.7779
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2856

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.8761 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 30.0815) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.1518), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9298 (+15.03%).

2018 Avg (October) 30.0815
2017 Avg (October) 26.1518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.7954 24.4682 24.8869
February 26.4524 25.7755 26.2049
March 26.7386 26.3830 26.5804
April 27.2596 26.7470 26.9355
May 28.1499 27.1343 27.5190
June 28.1058 27.1333 27.6176
July 28.1998 27.9143 28.0590
August 28.6668 27.9103 28.1797
September 29.7730 28.6358 29.3610
October 30.3806 29.8837 30.0815
November 29.9631 26.1852 28.4473
December 27.3719 25.9586 26.5712