2018 GEL to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3428.7022 SLL

YEARLY LOW

2560.4896 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

3103.6643 SLL

2018 GEL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 3428.7022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 2560.4896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 868.2126 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2997.2618 to the December average rate of 3151.2157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3428.7022 was up 8.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 3163.6074, 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 17,143,511 SLL

2017 Average 14,988,190 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 12,802,448 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,341,063.23 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3508.8033

2530.1134

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GEL to SLL 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 3063.0394, compared to 3144.2892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 81.2498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3063.0394

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3144.2892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 757.7264 SLL (High: 3393.0288 / Low: 2635.3024). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.0664 SLL (High: 3428.7022 / Low: 3413.6358).

August Spread (Volatile) ±757.7264

October Spread (Stable) ±15.0664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 376.2711 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -376.2711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3415.5420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3061.6452), the exchange rate shifted by +353.8968 (+11.56%).

2018 Avg (September) 3415.5420

2017 Avg (September) 3061.6452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3109.1387	2952.2550	2997.2618
February	3144.9168	3092.8059	3119.9454
March	3179.6384	3111.9140	3137.3158
April	3191.1434	3106.9227	3156.0974
May	3197.7983	3133.8332	3171.9435
June	3199.8405	2560.4896	2795.6724
July	2662.3599	2573.1283	2611.6709
August	3393.0288	2635.3024	2939.4152
September	3428.7022	3373.5872	3415.5420
October	3428.7022	3413.6358	3427.2458
November	3428.7022	3146.8160	3320.6455
December	3168.1993	3130.5970	3151.2157