2018 GEL to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.5666 VUV

YEARLY LOW

40.6483 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.4457 VUV

2018 GEL to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 45.5666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 40.6483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9183 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1490 to the December average rate of 41.6300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 45.5666 was down 1.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.1415, 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 227,833 VUV

2017 Average 214,263 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 203,241 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,591.48 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.7745

40.7285

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to VUV 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 43.0061, compared to 43.8853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.0061

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.9989 VUV (High: 45.5396 / Low: 41.5407). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5629 VUV (High: 41.8739 / Low: 41.3110).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.9989

December Spread (Stable) ±0.5629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 2.2124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 45.3540) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.4299), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9241 (+6.89%).

2018 Avg (October) 45.3540

2017 Avg (October) 42.4299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.7594	40.6483	41.1490
February	43.6477	41.5561	42.6737
March	43.7178	42.7133	43.0928
April	43.8648	43.0340	43.4245
May	44.5926	43.1726	43.8859
June	44.5066	43.3578	43.8111
July	44.6526	44.0585	44.3483
August	44.3400	43.7020	43.9673
September	44.3400	43.6273	44.1698
October	45.5666	44.3400	45.3540
November	45.5396	41.5407	43.8424
December	41.8739	41.3110	41.6300