2018 GEL to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

372.0504 KPW

YEARLY LOW

335.8209 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

362.4152 KPW

2018 GEL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 372.0504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 335.8209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2295 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 351.9226 to the December average rate of 338.0327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 372.0504 was down 1.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 378.1478, 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 1,860,252 KPW

2017 Average 1,803,786 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 1,679,104 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,147.60 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

372.2683

334.9203

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KPW 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 364.7143, compared to 360.1161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 364.7143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 360.1161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 30.2381 KPW (High: 367.7988 / Low: 337.5607). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9058 KPW (High: 368.2021 / Low: 367.2963).

November Spread (Volatile) ±30.2381

July Spread (Stable) ±0.9058

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 18.1748 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 369.1560) against the same month in 2017 (average: 373.0529), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8970 (-1.04%).

2018 Avg (April) 369.1560

2017 Avg (April) 373.0529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	365.0652	347.2674	351.9226
February	368.6139	363.0506	365.9257
March	369.7728	365.2267	367.8352
April	372.0504	364.8522	369.1560
May	369.9601	362.9874	366.7653
June	368.1923	364.8304	366.6809
July	368.2021	367.2963	367.7192
August	367.7988	362.5061	364.7074
September	367.7988	361.8866	366.3871
October	367.7988	366.1826	367.6426
November	367.7988	337.5607	356.2075
December	339.8545	335.8209	338.0327