2018 CRC to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0046 GEL

YEARLY LOW

0.0039 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0043 GEL

2018 CRC to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0046 was down 8.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23 GEL

2017 Average 22 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 20 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.34 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0045

0.0041

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0039). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GEL (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0043).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-7.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0045

2017 Avg (January) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0046	0.0043	0.0045
February	0.0044	0.0043	0.0043
March	0.0043	0.0043	0.0043
April	0.0044	0.0043	0.0043
May	0.0044	0.0043	0.0043
June	0.0044	0.0043	0.0043
July	0.0043	0.0043	0.0043
August	0.0044	0.0043	0.0043
September	0.0043	0.0042	0.0042
October	0.0042	0.0040	0.0041
November	0.0044	0.0039	0.0042
December	0.0045	0.0044	0.0044