YEARLY HIGH
0.0434 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0392 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0416 GEL

2026 AFN to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 0.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0411 to the December average rate of 0.0398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0434 was up 4.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 217 GEL
2025 Average 197 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 196 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.05 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0433
0.0395
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to GEL 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 0.0421, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0024 GEL (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0392). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0396).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0429) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+10.62%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0429
2025 Avg (March) 0.0388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0415 0.0407 0.0411
February 0.0431 0.0408 0.0419
March 0.0434 0.0420 0.0429
April 0.0433 0.0410 0.0422
May 0.0426 0.0421 0.0423
June 0.0426 0.0410 0.0419
July 0.0417 0.0392 0.0403
August 0.0401 0.0396 0.0398