2018 GEL to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.8633 PKR

YEARLY LOW

42.6042 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.8819 PKR

2018 GEL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 54.8633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 42.6042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2591 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.2716 to the December average rate of 52.2172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.8633 was up 23.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.4206, 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 274,317 PKR

2017 Average 211,021 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 213,021 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,295.52 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.0795

42.2891

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to PKR 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 46.1962, compared to 51.5675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.5675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.4830 PKR (High: 54.6079 / Low: 50.1249). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7321 PKR (High: 45.3640 / Low: 44.6319).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.4830

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7321

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9470 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 53.0127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.8248), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1878 (+29.85%).

2018 Avg (November) 53.0127

2017 Avg (November) 40.8248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.8422	42.6042	43.2716
February	45.3640	44.6319	44.9959
March	47.5404	44.9117	45.9412
April	47.8291	46.9259	47.4327
May	47.5893	46.6237	47.1456
June	49.6877	46.9005	48.3900
July	52.7930	49.6362	50.9031
August	50.6988	49.2440	49.9560
September	50.6234	49.5376	50.2194
October	54.6079	50.1249	53.0970
November	54.8633	50.3990	53.0127
December	52.6401	50.3990	52.2172