2018 GEL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8642.6092 STD

YEARLY LOW

7854.7013 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

8317.0972 STD

2018 GEL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 8642.6092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7854.7013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 787.9079 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7895.4539 to the December average rate of 7906.4340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8642.6092 was down 10.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 9695.8928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,213,046 STD

2017 Average 43,528,538 STD

Yearly Trough Low 39,273,507 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,939,539.45 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8690.9181

7823.1390

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to STD 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 8212.1577, compared to 8422.0366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 209.8789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8212.1577

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8422.0366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 707.2554 STD (High: 8602.6504 / Low: 7895.3950). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 54.0096 STD (High: 8642.6092 / Low: 8588.5997).

November Spread (Volatile) ±707.2554

October Spread (Stable) ±54.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 425.1010 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -425.1010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 8618.6032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8372.0115), the exchange rate shifted by +246.5916 (+2.95%).

2018 Avg (October) 8618.6032

2017 Avg (October) 8372.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8014.8648	7855.5316	7895.4539
February	8200.4713	7942.0926	8071.2031
March	8179.0764	8075.7100	8128.8989
April	8237.8488	8093.8658	8177.8547
May	8539.3565	8302.4260	8441.2466
June	8624.7153	8452.5607	8558.2893
July	8611.3522	8535.6143	8576.0657
August	8602.6504	8478.8559	8529.9507
September	8602.6504	8464.3663	8569.6313
October	8642.6092	8588.5997	8618.6032
November	8602.6504	7895.3950	8331.5349
December	7949.0458	7854.7013	7906.4340

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