2018 LKR to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0169 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0138 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0153 GEL

2018 LKR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0166 to the December average rate of 0.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0169 was down 8.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85 GEL

2017 Average 82 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 69 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.39 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0169

0.0141

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0158, compared to 0.0148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 GEL (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0138). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0153).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-7.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0166

2017 Avg (January) 0.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0169	0.0160	0.0166
February	0.0161	0.0157	0.0159
March	0.0159	0.0156	0.0157
April	0.0157	0.0155	0.0156
May	0.0157	0.0154	0.0155
June	0.0156	0.0153	0.0154
July	0.0155	0.0153	0.0154
August	0.0155	0.0153	0.0154
September	0.0153	0.0144	0.0149
October	0.0145	0.0140	0.0143
November	0.0150	0.0138	0.0144
December	0.0149	0.0146	0.0148