YEARLY HIGH
0.0037 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0034 GEL

2018 MWK to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0037 was down 3.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18 GEL
2017 Average 17 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 15 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.96 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0036
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0034, compared to 0.0034 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) 0.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0031). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GEL (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0034).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 (November 2018: 0.0035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0036), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.18%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0035
2017 Avg (November) 0.0036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
February 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
March 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
April 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
May 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
June 0.0034 0.0031 0.0033
July 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
August 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
September 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
October 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
November 0.0037 0.0034 0.0035
December 0.0037 0.0034 0.0036