2026 GEL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

185.3314 CRC

YEARLY LOW

168.7483 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

174.6086 CRC

2026 GEL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 185.3314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 168.7483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5831 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.7759 to the December average rate of 173.1562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 185.3314 was down 1.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 188.0477, 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 926,657 CRC

2025 Average 919,913 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 843,742 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,915.36 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

185.1663

168.4821

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 175.1417, compared to 173.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.1417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 8.5687 CRC (High: 185.2078 / Low: 176.6391). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6444 CRC (High: 173.4777 / Low: 172.8334).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.5687

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6444

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.1239 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 183.7759) against the same month in 2025 (average: 177.9773), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7986 (+3.26%).

2026 Avg (January) 183.7759

2025 Avg (January) 177.9773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	185.3314	181.1141	183.7759
February	185.2078	176.6391	181.1928
March	175.7782	171.5230	173.0689
April	173.3323	168.7483	171.0130
May	170.4670	169.6023	169.8724
June	173.6029	169.3123	171.9273
July	174.0214	172.0349	172.8621
August	173.4777	172.8334	173.1562