2018 HTG to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0406 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0337 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0369 GEL

2018 HTG to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0397 to the December average rate of 0.0350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0406 was down 5.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 203 GEL

2017 Average 193 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 168 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.75 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0402

0.0341

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HTG to GEL 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 0.0381, compared to 0.0356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0381

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0030 GEL (High: 0.0367 / Low: 0.0337). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0381).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0397) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0404), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0397

2017 Avg (January) 0.0404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0406	0.0385	0.0397
February	0.0386	0.0381	0.0383
March	0.0383	0.0377	0.0380
April	0.0380	0.0374	0.0376
May	0.0385	0.0375	0.0380
June	0.0381	0.0368	0.0373
July	0.0377	0.0363	0.0369
August	0.0371	0.0357	0.0366
September	0.0359	0.0350	0.0354
October	0.0351	0.0340	0.0346
November	0.0367	0.0337	0.0348
December	0.0361	0.0343	0.0350