2019 GEL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

232.0739 CRC

YEARLY LOW

188.2632 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

209.1082 CRC

2019 GEL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 232.0739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 188.2632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.8107 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 226.6126 to the December average rate of 196.1085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 232.0739 was down 9.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 255.2844, 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 1,160,369 CRC

2018 Average 1,160,599 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 941,316 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 219,053.52 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

233.4279

190.8735

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CRC 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 221.7962, compared to 196.4202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.3760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.7962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 196.4202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 15.6341 CRC (High: 208.2649 / Low: 192.6308). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2014 CRC (High: 198.3087 / Low: 194.1073).

July Spread (Volatile) ±15.6341

October Spread (Stable) ±4.2014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 10.0305 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 229.8817) against the same month in 2018 (average: 232.2410), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3593 (-1.02%).

2019 Avg (February) 229.8817

2018 Avg (February) 232.2410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	230.2140	225.0030	226.6126
February	232.0739	226.1275	229.8817
March	228.0550	222.0943	224.9601
April	225.7126	219.8193	222.5673
May	220.2241	209.5966	215.1932
June	217.1039	204.1673	211.5624
July	208.2649	192.6308	201.5319
August	196.7005	190.2691	194.4197
September	196.9833	192.3800	195.1611
October	198.3087	194.1073	196.3309
November	197.9379	188.7060	194.9693
December	199.9088	188.2632	196.1085