2018 LSL to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2149 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.1579 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1891 GEL

2018 LSL to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0571 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2099 to the December average rate of 0.1867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2149 was up 1.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,075 GEL

2017 Average 939 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 789 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.28 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2142

0.1624

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2011, compared to 0.1770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0251 GEL (High: 0.1942 / Low: 0.1691). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 GEL (High: 0.2093 / Low: 0.2037).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2099) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+5.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2099

2017 Avg (January) 0.1993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2149	0.2070	0.2099
February	0.2136	0.2013	0.2079
March	0.2093	0.2037	0.2064
April	0.2055	0.1966	0.2016
May	0.1993	0.1918	0.1957
June	0.1953	0.1775	0.1854
July	0.1869	0.1766	0.1826
August	0.1852	0.1695	0.1778
September	0.1734	0.1579	0.1667
October	0.1729	0.1649	0.1685
November	0.1942	0.1691	0.1797
December	0.1949	0.1825	0.1867