2018 GEL to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

467.2679 KRW

YEARLY LOW

409.5590 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

443.0676 KRW

2018 GEL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 467.2679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 409.5590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.7090 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 416.8066 to the December average rate of 421.9958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 467.2679 was down 3.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 482.8095, 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 2,336,340 KRW

2017 Average 2,265,378 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,047,795 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,544.94 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

467.5917

412.1898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KRW 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 436.1720, compared to 449.9632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 436.1720

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 449.9632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 44.7479 KRW (High: 465.2491 / Low: 420.5012). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7402 KRW (High: 441.7766 / Low: 434.0364).

November Spread (Volatile) ±44.7479

April Spread (Stable) ±7.7402

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 24.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 462.9748) against the same month in 2017 (average: 455.6005), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3743 (+1.62%).

2018 Avg (October) 462.9748

2017 Avg (October) 455.6005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	431.6166	409.5590	416.8066
February	447.6411	432.4337	438.9643
March	444.1686	433.0106	437.9622
April	441.7766	434.0364	438.5395
May	443.8740	433.4916	438.6827
June	458.1938	434.2495	446.0767
July	463.7873	454.7883	458.4531
August	464.6361	447.1006	454.3893
September	460.9745	449.3957	455.9681
October	467.2679	454.9671	462.9748
November	465.2491	420.5012	445.9984
December	427.4753	415.4850	421.9958