2018 GEL to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.9300 JMD

YEARLY LOW

47.0619 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.9081 JMD

2018 GEL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 55.9300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 47.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8681 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.5646 to the December average rate of 48.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.9300 was up 2.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.3491, 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 279,650 JMD

2017 Average 257,199 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 235,309 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,340.66 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

56.2088

47.2747

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to JMD 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 51.1465, compared to 52.6697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.1465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.3405 JMD (High: 52.4024 / Low: 47.0619). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7763 JMD (High: 48.3326 / Low: 47.5563).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.3405

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7763

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.9074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 55.4643) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.6712), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7931 (+5.30%).

2018 Avg (September) 55.4643

2017 Avg (September) 52.6712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.4871	47.8869	48.5646
February	51.5438	50.1655	51.1125
March	52.4726	51.5827	51.9920
April	52.1366	50.4646	51.1860
May	51.5854	50.6186	51.1768
June	53.8049	51.4938	52.8471
July	54.4919	52.7948	53.5092
August	55.4620	54.4660	54.9434
September	55.9300	54.8012	55.4643
October	54.9900	52.4226	53.9947
November	52.4024	47.0619	50.0873
December	48.3326	47.5563	48.0192