2026 GEL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4232 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3746 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4024 SAR

2026 GEL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 1.4232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 1.3746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0485 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3927 to the December average rate of 1.4216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4232 was up 1.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3970, 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 7,116 SAR

2025 Average 6,850 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,873 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4252

1.3821

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to SAR 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 1.3992, compared to 1.4216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0265 SAR (High: 1.4232 / Low: 1.3966). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 1.4220 / Low: 1.4211).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.4147) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0393 (+2.86%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.4147

2025 Avg (June) 1.3754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3994	1.3864	1.3927
February	1.4049	1.3897	1.3979
March	1.4003	1.3746	1.3857
April	1.4010	1.3892	1.3956
May	1.4155	1.3992	1.4089
June	1.4232	1.3966	1.4147
July	1.4220	1.4211	1.4216