YEARLY HIGH
1.9666 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.7661 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8426 GEL

2018 SGD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.9666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 1.7661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2004 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9352 to the December average rate of 1.9420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9666 was down 2.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,833 GEL
2017 Average 9,053 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 8,831 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,002.05 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9587
1.7575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1.8607, compared to 1.8245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1741 GEL (High: 1.9413 / Low: 1.7673). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 GEL (High: 1.8677 / Low: 1.8528).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1741
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0717 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9493), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-0.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9420
2017 Avg (December) 1.9493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9494 1.8869 1.9352
February 1.8945 1.8367 1.8634
March 1.8677 1.8528 1.8604
April 1.8659 1.8423 1.8526
May 1.8494 1.8081 1.8324
June 1.8447 1.7925 1.8205
July 1.8049 1.7870 1.7960
August 1.8191 1.7756 1.8027
September 1.8096 1.7746 1.7914
October 1.7881 1.7661 1.7743
November 1.9413 1.7673 1.8405
December 1.9666 1.9280 1.9420