2018 GEL to UYU Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5574 UYU

YEARLY LOW

11.0599 UYU

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3544 UYU

2018 GEL to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 13.5574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 11.0599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4975 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1700 to the December average rate of 12.1028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.5574 was up 11.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.1380, 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 67,787 UYU

2017 Average 57,412 UYU

Yearly Trough Low 55,300 UYU

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,487.59 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.6647

10.9432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to UYU 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 11.8440, compared to 12.8649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8440

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.3714 UYU (High: 13.4218 / Low: 12.0504). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1100 UYU (High: 12.1602 / Low: 12.0503).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3714

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.8034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 13.3518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.7354), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6164 (+13.77%).

2018 Avg (September) 13.3518

2017 Avg (September) 11.7354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4916	11.0599	11.1700
February	11.7885	11.4537	11.6021
March	11.6656	11.5060	11.6016
April	11.7101	11.4231	11.6083
May	12.8529	11.6119	12.3006
June	12.9235	12.6412	12.7814
July	12.9221	12.4830	12.7454
August	12.9988	12.1984	12.6453
September	13.5574	12.9470	13.3518
October	13.5104	13.3672	13.4379
November	13.4218	12.0504	12.9062
December	12.1602	12.0503	12.1028