2018 GEL to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.7277 ISK

YEARLY LOW

39.6743 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.5336 ISK

2018 GEL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 50.7277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 39.6743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0533 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1639 to the December average rate of 45.2602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.7277 was up 8.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.7979, 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 253,638 ISK

2017 Average 213,544 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 198,372 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,266.70 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.4901

39.3160

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to ISK 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 41.4293, compared to 45.6379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.4293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.6379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.4638 ISK (High: 50.7277 / Low: 46.2639). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7960 ISK (High: 41.3273 / Low: 40.5313).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.4638

April Spread (Stable) ±0.7960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 3.3820 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 48.6423) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.3865), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2558 (+20.44%).

2018 Avg (November) 48.6423

2017 Avg (November) 40.3865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.7435	39.6743	40.1639
February	41.9196	40.2462	41.0496
March	40.9322	40.1160	40.6592
April	41.3273	40.5313	40.8630
May	43.2302	41.3580	42.3323
June	44.4791	42.4047	43.5079
July	43.9551	42.6779	43.5003
August	44.7324	43.0201	43.6229
September	46.3427	43.4345	44.9612
October	49.7223	45.7174	47.8404
November	50.7277	46.2639	48.6423
December	46.7483	43.3507	45.2602