YEARLY HIGH
0.0252 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0197 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0231 GEL

2018 ISK to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.0197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0249 to the December average rate of 0.0221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0252 was down 4.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126 GEL
2017 Average 117 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 99 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.46 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0253
0.0202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0242, compared to 0.0220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0019 GEL (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0247 / Low: 0.0242).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+5.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0249
2017 Avg (January) 0.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0252 0.0245 0.0249
February 0.0248 0.0239 0.0244
March 0.0249 0.0244 0.0246
April 0.0247 0.0242 0.0245
May 0.0242 0.0231 0.0236
June 0.0236 0.0225 0.0230
July 0.0234 0.0228 0.0230
August 0.0232 0.0224 0.0229
September 0.0230 0.0216 0.0222
October 0.0219 0.0201 0.0209
November 0.0216 0.0197 0.0206
December 0.0231 0.0214 0.0221