2018 GEL to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

212.8914 SYP

YEARLY LOW

192.1816 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

207.3886 SYP

2018 GEL to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 212.8914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 192.1816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7098 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.3966 to the December average rate of 193.4322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 212.8914 was down 1.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 215.7308, 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 1,064,457 SYP

2017 Average 665,336 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 960,908 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,548.97 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

213.0154

191.6519

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to SYP 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 208.7005, compared to 206.0766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.7005

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.0766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 17.3758 SYP (High: 210.5280 / Low: 193.1522). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4994 SYP (High: 210.6893 / Low: 210.1899).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.3758

July Spread (Stable) ±0.4994

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 10.3951 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 211.2352) against the same month in 2017 (average: 88.8304), the exchange rate shifted by +122.4048 (+137.80%).

2018 Avg (April) 211.2352

2017 Avg (April) 88.8304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	208.9349	198.7353	201.3966
February	210.9414	207.7537	209.3873
March	211.5881	208.9868	210.4794
April	212.8914	208.7725	211.2352
May	211.6971	207.4392	209.8740
June	210.6817	208.7887	209.8307
July	210.6893	210.1899	210.4319
August	210.4873	207.4260	208.7060
September	210.6527	207.0996	209.6739
October	210.6180	209.5351	210.3882
November	210.5280	193.1522	203.8273
December	194.4034	192.1816	193.4322