2018 GEL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5503 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3996 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5104 SAR

2018 GEL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.5503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.3996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1507 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4664 to the December average rate of 1.4091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5503 was down 1.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5761, 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 7,752 SAR

2017 Average 7,516 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,998 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 753.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5511

1.3962

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SAR 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 1.5199, compared to 1.5008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5199

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1260 SAR (High: 1.5336 / Low: 1.4076). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SAR (High: 1.5343 / Low: 1.5305).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1260

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0758 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.5382) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5548), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-1.07%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.5382

2017 Avg (April) 1.5548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5212	1.4472	1.4664
February	1.5361	1.5125	1.5248
March	1.5408	1.5220	1.5328
April	1.5503	1.5203	1.5382
May	1.5444	1.5126	1.5288
June	1.5412	1.5202	1.5282
July	1.5343	1.5305	1.5323
August	1.5328	1.5107	1.5198
September	1.5332	1.5083	1.5268
October	1.5336	1.5257	1.5322
November	1.5336	1.4076	1.4849
December	1.4167	1.3996	1.4091