2018 GEL to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

628.0365 LBP

YEARLY LOW

563.1903 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

609.1811 LBP

2018 GEL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 628.0365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 563.1903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.8462 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 592.1224 to the December average rate of 566.8061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 628.0365 was down 1.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 637.8352, 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 3,140,182 LBP

2017 Average 3,023,765 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,815,951 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 324,230.88 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

625.5902

561.4621

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LBP 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 613.3032, compared to 605.0590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 613.3032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 605.0590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 54.8950 LBP (High: 622.3769 / Low: 567.4819). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4124 LBP (High: 618.8184 / Low: 614.4060).

November Spread (Volatile) ±54.8950

October Spread (Stable) ±4.4124

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 31.8914 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -31.8914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 620.2462) against the same month in 2017 (average: 625.5047), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2585 (-0.84%).

2018 Avg (April) 620.2462

2017 Avg (April) 625.5047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	612.9039	582.0731	592.1224
February	620.3646	610.2154	615.5804
March	624.1133	613.9083	619.1305
April	628.0365	612.2261	620.2462
May	624.7732	610.0205	616.7135
June	619.1176	613.1537	616.0261
July	621.1472	613.8636	617.6794
August	618.4603	607.9550	613.1051
September	619.0322	608.4927	616.2342
October	618.8184	614.4060	617.8315
November	622.3769	567.4819	598.6975
December	569.4451	563.1903	566.8061