YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0329 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0364 GEL

2018 INR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0402 to the December average rate of 0.0376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0409 was down 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,217 GEL
2017 Average 9,596 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 8,229 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,988.39 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0409
0.0325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0376, compared to 0.0352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0048 GEL (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0334). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0355).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0402) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.43%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0402
2017 Avg (January) 0.0396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0388 0.0402
February 0.0388 0.0378 0.0382
March 0.0379 0.0374 0.0376
April 0.0374 0.0367 0.0371
May 0.0369 0.0355 0.0363
June 0.0369 0.0356 0.0362
July 0.0358 0.0355 0.0356
August 0.0358 0.0349 0.0355
September 0.0349 0.0336 0.0341
October 0.0335 0.0329 0.0332
November 0.0382 0.0334 0.0353
December 0.0385 0.0365 0.0376