2018 GEL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

72.2275 LKR

YEARLY LOW

59.0895 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.3794 LKR

2018 GEL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 72.2275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 59.0895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1380 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.1268 to the December average rate of 67.7397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.2275 was up 11.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 64.5450, 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 361,138 LKR

2017 Average 305,611 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 295,447 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,690.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

70.9449

59.1433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LKR 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 63.3167, compared to 67.4421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.3167

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.4421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.6948 LKR (High: 72.2275 / Low: 66.5327). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7452 LKR (High: 65.3807 / Low: 64.6355).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.6948

July Spread (Stable) ±0.7452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9656 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 69.7053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.5532), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1521 (+17.05%).

2018 Avg (November) 69.7053

2017 Avg (November) 59.5532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	62.3383	59.0895	60.1268
February	63.5197	62.1770	62.9578
March	63.9813	62.9270	63.6225
April	64.4681	63.6343	64.0784
May	65.0422	63.7406	64.3451
June	65.1584	64.2652	64.7698
July	65.3807	64.6355	65.0669
August	65.4803	64.5545	64.9588
September	69.2816	65.1878	67.2206
October	71.5267	69.0799	69.9615
November	72.2275	66.5327	69.7053
December	68.3669	67.2649	67.7397