2018 GEL to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

154.2129 KZT

YEARLY LOW

126.1764 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

138.8297 KZT

2018 GEL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 154.2129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 126.1764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0365 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.8088 to the December average rate of 139.7478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 154.2129 was up 9.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 140.9149, 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 771,064 KZT

2017 Average 653,521 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 630,882 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,182.53 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.4443

125.5692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to KZT 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 132.3809, compared to 145.2785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.8976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.3809

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.2785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 15.3545 KZT (High: 153.3017 / Low: 137.9473). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9193 KZT (High: 131.7548 / Low: 129.8355).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.3545

March Spread (Stable) ±1.9193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.9702 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 149.4056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 137.8559), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5497 (+8.38%).

2018 Avg (September) 149.4056

2017 Avg (September) 137.8559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	130.2645	126.1764	127.8088
February	133.7310	129.0999	130.8939
March	131.7548	129.8355	131.1465
April	136.0941	131.2506	133.3065
May	135.3047	132.0570	133.9563
June	139.2448	134.2191	137.1735
July	141.8505	139.2584	140.6988
August	148.7470	142.2004	144.8961
September	154.2129	144.9498	149.4056
October	152.0354	147.7232	150.2047
November	153.3017	137.9473	146.7180
December	143.4688	138.7910	139.7478