2018 GEL to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

664.6262 MMK

YEARLY LOW

520.0480 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

580.3323 MMK

2018 GEL to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 664.6262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 520.0480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 144.5782 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 525.9691 to the December average rate of 588.3320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 664.6262 was up 15.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 574.3856, 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 3,323,131 MMK

2017 Average 2,728,228 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 2,600,240 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 722,890.95 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

654.2822

514.3043

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to MMK 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 545.1111, compared to 615.5536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 70.4425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 545.1111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 615.5536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 60.8313 MMK (High: 657.2144 / Low: 596.3831). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3040 MMK (High: 549.8727 / Low: 542.5687).

November Spread (Volatile) ±60.8313

March Spread (Stable) ±7.3040

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 44.1444 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -44.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 638.4815) against the same month in 2017 (average: 551.9987), the exchange rate shifted by +86.4827 (+15.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 638.4815

2017 Avg (September) 551.9987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	540.6759	520.0480	525.9691
February	545.7816	535.7445	541.9563
March	549.8727	542.5687	546.4835
April	551.0418	540.6848	546.7021
May	555.5425	545.4624	550.3303
June	578.4973	550.7161	559.2251
July	595.5654	574.7274	583.9763
August	624.4918	594.1407	607.4380
September	664.6262	612.2766	638.4815
October	658.2626	622.2756	642.6173
November	657.2144	596.3831	632.4763
December	597.3122	576.4751	588.3320