2026 BBD to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3650 GEL

YEARLY LOW

1.3100 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3372 GEL

2026 BBD to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 1.3650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.3100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3463 to the December average rate of 1.3153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3650 was down 5.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,825 GEL

2025 Average 6,847 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 6,550 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.00 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3581

1.3114

JanuMarcMayJuly

BBD 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 1.3408, compared to 1.3153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3408

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0250 GEL (High: 1.3650 / Low: 1.3400). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 GEL (High: 1.3400 / Low: 1.3304).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.3542) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3890), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0348 (-2.50%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.3542

2025 Avg (March) 1.3890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3525	1.3400	1.3463
February	1.3475	1.3350	1.3413
March	1.3650	1.3400	1.3542
April	1.3500	1.3400	1.3443
May	1.3400	1.3304	1.3331
June	1.3350	1.3200	1.3258
July	1.3225	1.3100	1.3153