2018 GEL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

240.7993 SOS

YEARLY LOW

216.1357 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.0875 SOS

2018 GEL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 240.7993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 216.1357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.6636 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 226.7199 to the December average rate of 217.8208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 240.7993 was down 1.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 245.1554, 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 1,203,996 SOS

2017 Average 1,160,510 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,080,679 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,317.92 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

239.3997

215.8591

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SOS 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 234.5459, compared to 231.6291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 234.5459

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.6291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 20.1075 SOS (High: 237.4346 / Low: 217.3271). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0877 SOS (High: 237.4346 / Low: 235.3468).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.1075

October Spread (Stable) ±2.0877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 11.4489 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 236.9357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 240.2622), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3265 (-1.38%).

2018 Avg (April) 236.9357

2017 Avg (April) 240.2622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	235.1433	222.5668	226.7199
February	238.6685	233.8493	236.1610
March	239.6753	235.2949	237.4380
April	240.7993	232.7993	236.9357
May	237.8255	230.9003	234.9690
June	236.6942	232.6397	235.0519
July	237.0790	234.8624	236.2587
August	236.6690	232.5008	234.3299
September	236.6777	232.2759	235.4306
October	237.4346	235.3468	236.6649
November	237.4346	217.3271	229.2697
December	219.2955	216.1357	217.8208