2026 BAM to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6499 GEL

YEARLY LOW

1.5237 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5842 GEL

2026 BAM to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.6499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1.5237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1262 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6147 to the December average rate of 1.5407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6499 was up 0.46% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,250 GEL

2025 Average 7,907 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 7,619 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 631.13 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6315

1.5270

JanuMarcMayJuly

BAM 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 1.5995, compared to 1.5382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0565 GEL (High: 1.5893 / Low: 1.5328). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 GEL (High: 1.5442 / Low: 1.5366).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0565

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.6147) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1110 (+7.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.6147

2025 Avg (January) 1.5037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6499	1.5960	1.6147
February	1.6380	1.6073	1.6228
March	1.6196	1.5703	1.6021
April	1.6284	1.5768	1.6065
May	1.6051	1.5810	1.5882
June	1.5893	1.5328	1.5629
July	1.5458	1.5237	1.5357
August	1.5442	1.5366	1.5407