YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0001 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 GEL

2018 KMF to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0064 was down 1.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32 GEL
2017 Average 29 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 1 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.60 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0064
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0061 GEL (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0001). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0061).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+8.75%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0063
2017 Avg (January) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
February 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
March 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
April 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
May 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
June 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
July 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
August 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
September 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
October 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
November 0.0062 0.0001 0.0057
December 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062