2020 GEL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

206.0111 CRC

YEARLY LOW

164.9470 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

188.0882 CRC

2020 GEL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 206.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 164.9470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.0641 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.4989 to the December average rate of 183.7667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 206.0111 was down 11.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 232.0739, 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 1,030,055 CRC

2019 Average 1,044,854 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 824,735 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 205,320.50 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

202.4943

175.2962

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 188.9038, compared to 187.2726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.9038

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.2726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 40.6759 CRC (High: 205.6229 / Low: 164.9470). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5300 CRC (High: 178.8507 / Low: 176.3207).

March Spread (Volatile) ±40.6759

May Spread (Stable) ±2.5300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.1097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 200.2278) against the same month in 2019 (average: 229.8817), the exchange rate shifted by -29.6539 (-12.90%).

2020 Avg (February) 200.2278

2019 Avg (February) 229.8817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	200.6783	195.1230	197.4989
February	206.0111	195.5690	200.2278
March	205.6229	164.9470	190.2658
April	182.4082	176.1782	179.1562
May	178.8507	176.3207	177.5627
June	195.4217	178.6519	188.7115
July	190.7167	187.8797	189.4410
August	193.0103	188.9771	191.7007
September	193.9858	179.8171	188.1130
October	188.2247	184.1385	187.1199
November	187.1284	178.7139	183.4943
December	186.1041	180.9957	183.7667