YEARLY HIGH
3.4821 NOK
YEARLY LOW
3.0390 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2761 NOK

2018 GEL to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 3.4821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 3.0390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4431 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0915 to the December average rate of 3.2430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4821 was down 4.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6323, 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 17,410 NOK
2017 Average 16,568 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 15,195 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,215.33 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4098
3.0626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to NOK 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 3.2131, compared to 3.3392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2850 NOK (High: 3.4821 / Low: 3.1971). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0779 NOK (High: 3.2241 / Low: 3.1463).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2850
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0779

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1106 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3.3535) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1799 (+5.67%).

2018 Avg (November) 3.3535
2017 Avg (November) 3.1736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1628 3.0390 3.0915
February 3.2615 3.0826 3.1859
March 3.2241 3.1463 3.1750
April 3.2687 3.1822 3.2181
May 3.3498 3.2685 3.2998
June 3.3402 3.2536 3.3080
July 3.3597 3.2778 3.3224
August 3.4391 3.3392 3.3809
September 3.4542 3.3125 3.3614
October 3.4466 3.3136 3.3741
November 3.4821 3.1971 3.3535
December 3.2927 3.2018 3.2430