YEARLY HIGH
0.0978 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0852 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0914 GEL

2018 UAH to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0898 to the December average rate of 0.0960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0978 was down 5.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 489 GEL
2017 Average 470 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 426 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.21 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0969
0.0862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.0923, compared to 0.0906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0095 GEL (High: 0.0964 / Low: 0.0869). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GEL (High: 0.0880 / Low: 0.0863).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0960) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0960
2017 Avg (December) 0.0953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0923 0.0852 0.0898
February 0.0917 0.0883 0.0906
March 0.0942 0.0914 0.0930
April 0.0945 0.0915 0.0932
May 0.0949 0.0927 0.0937
June 0.0944 0.0927 0.0935
July 0.0934 0.0912 0.0928
August 0.0911 0.0877 0.0897
September 0.0885 0.0861 0.0871
October 0.0880 0.0863 0.0871
November 0.0964 0.0869 0.0906
December 0.0978 0.0940 0.0960