YEARLY HIGH
0.3788 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.3663 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3738 USD

2026 GEL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 0.3788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.3663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3714 to the December average rate of 0.3788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3788 was up 1.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3724, 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 1,894 USD
2025 Average 1,826 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,832 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.44 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3797
0.3683
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to USD 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 0.3729, compared to 0.3788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0068 USD (High: 0.3731 / Low: 0.3663). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.3788 / Low: 0.3788).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.3771) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+2.87%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.3771
2025 Avg (June) 0.3666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3731 0.3697 0.3714
February 0.3745 0.3711 0.3728
March 0.3731 0.3663 0.3692
April 0.3731 0.3704 0.3719
May 0.3758 0.3731 0.3751
June 0.3788 0.3745 0.3771
July 0.3788 0.3788 0.3788