YEARLY HIGH
13.6623 THB
YEARLY LOW
12.0309 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0080 THB

2018 GEL to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 13.6623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12.0309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6314 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4656 to the December average rate of 12.2849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.6623 was down 5.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4841, 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 68,312 THB
2017 Average 67,979 THB
Yearly Trough Low 60,154 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,157.15 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.7192
12.1545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to THB 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 12.8559, compared to 13.1601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1933 THB (High: 13.5491 / Low: 12.3558). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0995 THB (High: 12.8354 / Low: 12.7359).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1933
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7589 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 13.5888) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.0640), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4752 (-3.38%).

2018 Avg (July) 13.5888
2017 Avg (July) 14.0640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7164 12.3375 12.4656
February 13.0147 12.6301 12.7995
March 12.8354 12.7359 12.7794
April 12.9064 12.7487 12.8384
May 13.2129 12.8619 13.0217
June 13.5148 12.9718 13.2305
July 13.6623 13.4853 13.5888
August 13.6452 13.1241 13.3852
September 13.4165 13.1347 13.2672
October 13.6045 13.1876 13.3905
November 13.5491 12.3558 13.0438
December 12.4166 12.0309 12.2849