2018 GEL to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.7956 JPY

YEARLY LOW

40.9085 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.4484 JPY

2018 GEL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 46.7956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 40.9085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8871 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.3853 to the December average rate of 42.1236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.7956 was down 1.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.6830, 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 233,978 JPY

2017 Average 224,667 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 204,542 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,435.42 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.4349

41.7317

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to JPY 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 44.0444, compared to 44.8524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.0444

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.8524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.1522 JPY (High: 46.5700 / Low: 42.4178). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7879 JPY (High: 45.2008 / Low: 44.4129).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.1522

June Spread (Stable) ±0.7879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 2.7172 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 46.0430) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.3914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6516 (+1.44%).

2018 Avg (October) 46.0430

2017 Avg (October) 45.3914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.0552	42.9004	43.3853
February	44.7316	43.1760	43.8679
March	43.8037	42.8531	43.3228
April	44.5987	43.6206	44.1366
May	45.4189	43.7902	44.6958
June	45.2008	44.4129	44.8583
July	46.1489	45.1002	45.5127
August	45.6360	44.3979	44.9808
September	46.5055	44.7574	45.6132
October	46.7956	45.7051	46.0430
November	46.5700	42.4178	44.8408
December	42.7946	40.9085	42.1236