2018 GEL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.5704 RUB

YEARLY LOW

21.9529 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.2729 RUB

2018 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 28.5704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 21.9529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6176 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1547 to the December average rate of 25.3907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.5704 was up 12.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.4056, 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 142,852 RUB

2017 Average 116,836 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 109,764 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,087.98 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.0559

21.6182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to RUB 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 24.0878, compared to 26.4580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0878

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.0260 RUB (High: 27.7670 / Low: 24.7410). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7381 RUB (High: 26.0070 / Low: 25.2689).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.0260

July Spread (Stable) ±0.7381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9451 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 27.5195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.3761), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1434 (+17.72%).

2018 Avg (September) 27.5195

2017 Avg (September) 23.3761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8131	21.9529	22.1547
February	23.9050	22.5284	23.1229
March	23.6859	22.9402	23.3504
April	25.9458	23.5130	24.9239
May	25.9782	24.9226	25.4004
June	26.0028	25.2081	25.5745
July	26.0070	25.2689	25.6784
August	27.6366	25.7291	26.9148
September	28.5704	26.7966	27.5195
October	27.3544	26.5516	26.9084
November	27.7670	24.7410	26.3359
December	26.0196	24.8814	25.3907