2018 GEL to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

491.7721 IQD

YEARLY LOW

444.0299 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

479.1786 IQD

2018 GEL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 491.7721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 444.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.7423 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 464.6824 to the December average rate of 447.5133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 491.7721 was down 0.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 495.5939, 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 2,458,861 IQD

2017 Average 2,350,510 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 2,220,149 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 238,711.49 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

491.8552

443.4822

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to IQD 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 481.6452, compared to 476.7120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 481.6452

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 476.7120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 40.4117 IQD (High: 487.4356 / Low: 447.0239). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8816 IQD (High: 487.8510 / Low: 484.9694).

November Spread (Volatile) ±40.4117

October Spread (Stable) ±2.8816

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 23.8324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.8324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 487.8241) against the same month in 2017 (average: 485.5544), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2697 (+0.47%).

2018 Avg (April) 487.8241

2017 Avg (April) 485.5544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	481.8782	458.1832	464.6824
February	486.6828	479.0882	482.1608
March	489.7476	480.1676	485.1742
April	491.7721	482.3673	487.8241
May	490.1287	479.1433	485.1304
June	487.3001	481.7853	484.8993
July	488.4039	484.3943	486.5578
August	487.2819	479.5397	482.8157
September	488.1954	478.8303	485.4286
October	487.8510	484.9694	486.6111
November	487.4356	447.0239	471.3457
December	450.5201	444.0299	447.5133