2018 GEL to LYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5721 LYD

YEARLY LOW

0.5195 LYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5491 LYD

2018 GEL to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.5721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0527 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5260 to the December average rate of 0.5247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5721 was down 4.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5982, 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 2,861 LYD

2017 Average 2,791 LYD

Yearly Trough Low 2,597 LYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.33 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5692

0.5207

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LYD 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 0.5436, compared to 0.5545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5436

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0479 LYD (High: 0.5721 / Low: 0.5243). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 LYD (High: 0.5641 / Low: 0.5577).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5522) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0223 (+4.21%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5522

2017 Avg (November) 0.5299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5375	0.5227	0.5260
February	0.5476	0.5356	0.5406
March	0.5463	0.5398	0.5431
April	0.5498	0.5391	0.5452
May	0.5568	0.5459	0.5520
June	0.5592	0.5517	0.5548
July	0.5641	0.5577	0.5609
August	0.5684	0.5563	0.5617
September	0.5680	0.5560	0.5625
October	0.5695	0.5617	0.5651
November	0.5721	0.5243	0.5522
December	0.5284	0.5195	0.5247