2018 GEL to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3494.9961 LAK

YEARLY LOW

3188.4328 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

3389.4270 LAK

2018 GEL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 3494.9961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3188.4328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 306.5632 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3249.9874 to the December average rate of 3210.1381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3494.9961 was up 0.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 3486.8768, 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 17,474,980 LAK

2017 Average 16,471,906 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 15,942,164 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,532,816.07 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3510.9697

3182.7898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LAK 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 3374.5230, compared to 3404.3310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.8080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3374.5230

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3404.3310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 289.5458 LAK (High: 3494.4973 / Low: 3204.9515). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.1270 LAK (High: 3494.9961 / Low: 3464.8691).

November Spread (Volatile) ±289.5458

October Spread (Stable) ±30.1270

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 170.6010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -170.6010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3483.6213) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3340.2652), the exchange rate shifted by +143.3561 (+4.29%).

2018 Avg (October) 3483.6213

2017 Avg (October) 3340.2652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3370.6673	3202.5576	3249.9874
February	3399.8490	3348.9875	3373.9940
March	3414.6464	3367.9244	3392.9949
April	3435.2655	3370.5861	3408.1794
May	3428.5364	3379.8159	3400.9533
June	3445.2027	3400.8969	3421.0291
July	3452.3606	3421.2502	3442.8679
August	3478.1135	3422.6966	3440.3895
September	3486.5479	3424.8132	3468.2300
October	3494.9961	3464.8691	3483.6213
November	3494.4973	3204.9515	3380.7391
December	3228.8755	3188.4328	3210.1381