2018 LYD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9251 GEL

YEARLY LOW

1.7479 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8226 GEL

2018 LYD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.9251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 1.7479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1772 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9014 to the December average rate of 1.9059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9251 was down 3.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,625 GEL

2017 Average 8,975 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 8,739 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 886.05 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9195

1.7559

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.8402, compared to 1.8050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8402

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1595 GEL (High: 1.9074 / Low: 1.7479). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 GEL (High: 1.7932 / Low: 1.7728).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1595

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

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 0.0517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9059) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0165 (-0.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9059

2017 Avg (December) 1.9224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9133	1.8606	1.9014
February	1.8669	1.8262	1.8498
March	1.8524	1.8304	1.8413
April	1.8551	1.8188	1.8343
May	1.8317	1.7961	1.8118
June	1.8124	1.7883	1.8025
July	1.7932	1.7728	1.7830
August	1.7974	1.7592	1.7803
September	1.7984	1.7604	1.7778
October	1.7804	1.7559	1.7695
November	1.9074	1.7479	1.8137
December	1.9251	1.8924	1.9059