YEARLY HIGH
3.0872 SRD
YEARLY LOW
2.7828 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0050 SRD

2018 GEL to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 3.0872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.7828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3044 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9174 to the December average rate of 2.8012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0872 was down 2.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1707, 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 15,436 SRD
2017 Average 15,006 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 13,914 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,521.78 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0894
2.7750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SRD 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 3.0259, compared to 2.9841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2506 SRD (High: 3.0478 / Low: 2.7973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 SRD (High: 3.0478 / Low: 3.0344).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2506
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.1506 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3.0632) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0646 (-2.07%).

2018 Avg (April) 3.0632
2017 Avg (April) 3.1278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0292 2.8777 2.9174
February 3.0587 3.0125 3.0364
March 3.0683 3.0306 3.0522
April 3.0872 3.0275 3.0632
May 3.0698 3.0120 3.0433
June 3.0552 3.0273 3.0426
July 3.0526 3.0176 3.0469
August 3.0478 3.0040 3.0222
September 3.0478 2.9988 3.0361
October 3.0478 3.0344 3.0465
November 3.0478 2.7973 2.9518
December 2.8163 2.7828 2.8012