2018 GEL to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7365 UAH

YEARLY LOW

10.2201 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.9479 UAH

2018 GEL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 11.7365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 10.2201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5163 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1379 to the December average rate of 10.4209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.7365 was up 3.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3163, 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 58,682 UAH

2017 Average 53,272 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 51,101 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,581.66 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.5844

10.3151

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to UAH 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 10.8363, compared to 11.0595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1341 UAH (High: 11.5125 / Low: 10.3784). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2008 UAH (High: 10.7911 / Low: 10.5903).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1341

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.6313 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.1379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.1021), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0358 (+10.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.1379

2017 Avg (January) 10.1021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7365	10.8338	11.1379
February	11.3248	10.9039	11.0383
March	10.9377	10.6151	10.7502
April	10.9309	10.5857	10.7316
May	10.7859	10.5333	10.6703
June	10.7911	10.5903	10.6897
July	10.9696	10.7051	10.7778
August	11.4034	10.9789	11.1518
September	11.6087	11.2999	11.4786
October	11.5820	11.3620	11.4758
November	11.5125	10.3784	11.0522
December	10.6399	10.2201	10.4209