2018 GEL to KWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1244 KWD

YEARLY LOW

0.1132 KWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1216 KWD

2018 GEL to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.1244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1176 to the December average rate of 0.1142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1244 was down 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1280, 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 622 KWD

2017 Average 608 KWD

Yearly Trough Low 566 KWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.92 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1249

0.1132

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KWD 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 0.1219, compared to 0.1214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0103 KWD (High: 0.1244 / Low: 0.1141). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.1239 / Low: 0.1235).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1203) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+2.63%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1203

2017 Avg (November) 0.1172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1216	0.1163	0.1176
February	0.1229	0.1209	0.1219
March	0.1231	0.1216	0.1225
April	0.1240	0.1216	0.1231
May	0.1241	0.1219	0.1230
June	0.1236	0.1225	0.1232
July	0.1239	0.1235	0.1237
August	0.1240	0.1220	0.1228
September	0.1239	0.1218	0.1233
October	0.1242	0.1232	0.1239
November	0.1244	0.1141	0.1203
December	0.1148	0.1132	0.1142