2018 RUB to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0456 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0350 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0397 GEL

2018 RUB to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0451 to the December average rate of 0.0394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0456 was down 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 228 GEL

2017 Average 214 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 175 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.75 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0460

0.0355

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0416, compared to 0.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0416

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0044 GEL (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0360). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 GEL (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0366).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.19%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0451

2017 Avg (January) 0.0451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0456	0.0438	0.0451
February	0.0444	0.0418	0.0433
March	0.0436	0.0422	0.0428
April	0.0425	0.0385	0.0402
May	0.0401	0.0385	0.0394
June	0.0397	0.0385	0.0391
July	0.0396	0.0385	0.0389
August	0.0389	0.0362	0.0372
September	0.0373	0.0350	0.0364
October	0.0377	0.0366	0.0372
November	0.0404	0.0360	0.0380
December	0.0402	0.0384	0.0394