Solana Performance Over 5 years

Solana (SOL)

In the last 5 years, Solana shifted from $42.96 to about $83.02. That equals roughly +93.3% total return and about 14.1% per year, annualized. Overall, this was a volatile but positive window, with deep drawdowns along the way.

Price today

$83.02

+93.3% over 5 years

What this means

  • Same methodology as other performance pages—useful for apples-to-apples checks.
  • This is one slice of history; other horizons may rank differently.
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Solana 5 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.

Use this page to see how a volatile crypto asset like Solana has behaved across different market cycles before comparing it to other assets.

Who uses this comparison?

Long‑term crypto investors and allocators use this view to judge how Solana has behaved across cycles before deciding how much risk to take.

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Key performance metrics

Total return
93.3%
CAGR
14.1%
Max drawdown
-96.3%
Best year
916.9%
Worst year
-94.4%
Volatility
350.2%
Avg annual return
186.9%

Data through 2026-04-30.

Historical context

This page summarizes how Solana performed over the selected period using historical daily closing prices. Crypto returns can vary sharply depending on market cycle timing, liquidity conditions, regulation, and overall investor sentiment.

What to explore next

Key takeaways

Solana increased 93.3% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • Solana returned +93.3% over 5 years
  • Average annual return was +186.9%
  • Worst drawdown was -96.3%
Compare Solana with:Gold Nasdaq 100 Sp500

Yearly performance

Year2021
Price$170.30
Annual return
Year2022
Price$9.96
Annual return-94.2%
Year2023
Price$101.51
Annual return+919.0%
Year2024
Price$189.26
Annual return+86.5%
Year2025
Price$124.48
Annual return-34.2%
Year2026
Price$83.02
Annual return-33.3%

About Solana

Solana is a high-performance blockchain supporting smart contracts and decentralized apps. SOL is its native cryptocurrency.

Crypto assets can experience large drawdowns and rapid recoveries, so any historical result should be viewed with that volatility in mind.

From2021-04-30
To2026-04-30

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices from 2021-04-30 to 2026-04-30.

How performance is measured

  • Total return reflects the change in historical price over the selected period.
  • CAGR shows the compound annual growth rate over the same time window.
  • Maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline during the period.
  • Volatility reflects how widely returns moved over time.
  • Dividends and split adjustments may be included where supported by the data source and asset type.
  • This page is for educational and informational purposes only.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Results are nominal and do not account for inflation.

Final verdict

Use it to judge return versus volatility in one slice of history; pair with other tools for a fuller picture. Not advice.

FAQ

What does total return mean?
Total return is the percentage change in price between the start and end of the selected period.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR is the annualized return over the full period, smoothing the result into a single yearly rate.
What is maximum drawdown?
Maximum drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough decline observed during the selected time window.
Where does the data come from?
The page uses historical daily closing prices from third-party market data providers used across CalculatorInvest tools.
Is this financial advice?
No. This page is for educational and informational purposes only.