2018 KGS to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0390 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0354 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0363 GEL

2018 KGS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0370 to the December average rate of 0.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0390 was down 8.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195 GEL

2017 Average 182 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 177 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.92 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0391

0.0353

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0361, compared to 0.0366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0361

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0032 GEL (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0356). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0358).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0388) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0388

2017 Avg (December) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0374	0.0361	0.0370
February	0.0363	0.0354	0.0360
March	0.0362	0.0356	0.0359
April	0.0361	0.0354	0.0357
May	0.0363	0.0355	0.0358
June	0.0361	0.0357	0.0359
July	0.0359	0.0358	0.0359
August	0.0364	0.0359	0.0362
September	0.0365	0.0359	0.0361
October	0.0359	0.0356	0.0357
November	0.0388	0.0356	0.0368
December	0.0390	0.0385	0.0388