YEARLY HIGH
2.8140 TTD
YEARLY LOW
2.5194 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7154 TTD

2018 GEL to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 2.8140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 2.5194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2946 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6339 to the December average rate of 2.5381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8140 was down 1.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8541, 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 14,070 TTD
2017 Average 13,493 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 12,597 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,472.76 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7952
2.5148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to TTD 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 2.7332, compared to 2.6975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2369 TTD (High: 2.7563 / Low: 2.5194). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 TTD (High: 2.7646 / Low: 2.7489).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2369
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 0.1273 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.7718) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7918), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0200 (-0.72%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.7718
2017 Avg (April) 2.7918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7334 2.5911 2.6339
February 2.7700 2.7235 2.7404
March 2.8021 2.7309 2.7606
April 2.8140 2.7539 2.7718
May 2.7728 2.7192 2.7471
June 2.7575 2.7328 2.7456
July 2.7646 2.7489 2.7532
August 2.7563 2.7082 2.7300
September 2.7577 2.7103 2.7446
October 2.7767 2.7418 2.7535
November 2.7563 2.5194 2.6654
December 2.5520 2.5258 2.5381