YEARLY HIGH
0.0030 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0028 GEL

2018 KPW to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0028 to the December average rate of 0.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0030 was down 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15 GEL
2017 Average 14 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 13 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.45 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0030
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0027, compared to 0.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0030 / Low: 0.0027). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GEL (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0027).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0030) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+1.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0030
2017 Avg (December) 0.0029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
February 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
March 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
April 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
May 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
June 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
July 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
August 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
September 0.0028 0.0027 0.0027
October 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
November 0.0030 0.0027 0.0028
December 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030