2018 SDG to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3704 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0512 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1393 GEL

2018 SDG to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.0512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3191 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3648 to the December average rate of 0.0559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3704 was down 13.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,852 GEL

2017 Average 1,885 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 256 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,595.69 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3959

0.0219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1774, compared to 0.1011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2175 GEL (High: 0.3527 / Low: 0.1352). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GEL (High: 0.0564 / Low: 0.0556).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2175

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.2072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3648) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0544 (-12.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3648

2017 Avg (January) 0.4192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3704	0.3515	0.3648
February	0.3527	0.1352	0.1576
March	0.1368	0.1341	0.1353
April	0.1365	0.1335	0.1347
May	0.1377	0.1346	0.1359
June	0.1370	0.1354	0.1361
July	0.1363	0.1355	0.1359
August	0.1380	0.1357	0.1369
September	0.1381	0.1353	0.1363
October	0.1360	0.0513	0.0885
November	0.0560	0.0512	0.0531
December	0.0564	0.0556	0.0559