2018 GEL to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

107.9860 YER

YEARLY LOW

93.3771 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

100.8317 YER

2018 GEL to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 107.9860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 93.3771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6089 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.8703 to the December average rate of 94.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 107.9860 was up 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 105.1453, 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 539,930 YER

2017 Average 501,502 YER

Yearly Trough Low 466,885 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,044.59 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

103.5634

93.1543

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to YER 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 101.4970, compared to 100.1663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.4970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.1663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.4209 YER (High: 102.3193 / Low: 93.8984). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4005 YER (High: 102.5151 / Low: 102.1146).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.4209

July Spread (Stable) ±0.4005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.0615 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 102.6960) against the same month in 2017 (average: 101.3475), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3485 (+1.33%).

2018 Avg (March) 102.6960

2017 Avg (March) 101.3475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	101.5314	96.5871	97.8703
February	102.5463	100.9610	101.7736
March	107.9860	101.5712	102.6960
April	103.4507	101.4722	102.6626
May	102.9153	100.9737	102.0002
June	102.3909	101.4634	101.9796
July	102.5151	102.1146	102.2886
August	102.3097	100.8170	101.4390
September	102.3295	100.6047	101.9069
October	102.3397	101.8398	102.2582
November	102.3193	93.8984	99.0832
December	94.5362	93.3771	94.0217