2018 GEL to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GEL to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GEL to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 2458.5739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2152.2088.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 306.3650 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2207.8219 to the December average rate of 2225.8308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2458.5739 was up 3.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 2385.2133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GEL to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2271.8529, compared to 2343.8475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 71.9947 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 227.0008 PYG (High: 2449.3053 / Low: 2222.3044). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.7275 PYG (High: 2350.0245 / Low: 2324.2970).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 124.7264 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2430.5489) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2280.8090), the exchange rate shifted by +149.7399 (+6.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2297.7111 | 2152.2088 | 2207.8219 |
| February | 2307.4018 | 2257.5664 | 2276.2763 |
| March | 2282.9832 | 2227.3568 | 2255.5789 |
| April | 2293.0511 | 2246.8615 | 2274.0170 |
| May | 2327.1807 | 2256.2542 | 2296.8186 |
| June | 2332.4282 | 2301.5669 | 2320.6044 |
| July | 2350.0245 | 2324.2970 | 2335.9595 |
| August | 2361.1530 | 2316.1520 | 2337.1754 |
| September | 2411.0040 | 2342.3047 | 2383.0134 |
| October | 2458.5739 | 2402.2933 | 2430.5489 |
| November | 2449.3053 | 2222.3044 | 2350.5571 |
| December | 2244.6486 | 2205.8391 | 2225.8308 |