2018 GEL to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.2313 KGS

YEARLY LOW

25.6372 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.5553 KGS

2018 GEL to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 28.2313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 25.6372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5940 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9957 to the December average rate of 25.8055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.2313 was down 2.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.0999, 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 141,156 KGS

2017 Average 137,772 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 128,186 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,970.17 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.2756

25.5810

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KGS 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 27.7419, compared to 27.3687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.7419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.3084 KGS (High: 28.0787 / Low: 25.7702). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1356 KGS (High: 27.9553 / Low: 27.8196).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.3084

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1356

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 1.3862 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 28.0510) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.1989), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1478 (-0.52%).

2018 Avg (April) 28.0510

2017 Avg (April) 28.1989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.7358	26.7028	26.9957
February	28.2216	27.5275	27.7843
March	28.0575	27.6148	27.8588
April	28.2313	27.6908	28.0510
May	28.1414	27.5154	27.9337
June	27.9899	27.7237	27.8280
July	27.9553	27.8196	27.8760
August	27.8454	27.4447	27.6114
September	27.8454	27.3978	27.7385
October	28.0598	27.8454	27.9892
November	28.0787	25.7702	27.1917
December	25.9454	25.6372	25.8055