YEARLY HIGH
2458.5739 PYG
YEARLY LOW
2152.2088 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2307.8502 PYG

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,292,869 PYG
2017 Average 11,285,613 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 10,761,044 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,531,825.23 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2452.8216
2185.5492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2271.8529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2343.8475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±227.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±25.7275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -124.7264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (October) 2430.5489
2017 Avg (October) 2280.8090

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