2018 GEL to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.1926 PHP

YEARLY LOW

19.2440 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.2092 PHP

2018 GEL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 22.1926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 19.2440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9486 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7566 to the December average rate of 19.8289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.1926 was up 3.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.5370, 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 110,963 PHP

2017 Average 100,986 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 96,220 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,742.87 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.2544

19.5295

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to PHP 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 21.0687, compared to 21.3497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0687

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.0819 PHP (High: 21.7699 / Low: 19.6881). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2802 PHP (High: 21.9393 / Low: 21.6591).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0819

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2802

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1389 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 22.0273) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.6489), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3784 (+6.68%).

2018 Avg (October) 22.0273

2017 Avg (October) 20.6489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.6689	19.2440	19.7566
February	21.3316	20.7984	21.0925
March	21.4984	21.0692	21.2983
April	21.5605	21.0060	21.3409
May	21.6067	21.0228	21.2950
June	21.8451	21.2735	21.6292
July	21.9393	21.6591	21.8036
August	21.8789	21.4941	21.5828
September	22.1709	21.5750	21.9669
October	22.1926	21.8310	22.0273
November	21.7699	19.6881	20.8884
December	19.9814	19.5609	19.8289