YEARLY HIGH
1.6564 GEL
YEARLY LOW
1.5236 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5839 GEL

2026 BGN to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.6564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1.5236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1328 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6155 to the December average rate of 1.5410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6564 was up 0.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,282 GEL
2025 Average 7,909 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 7,618 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 664.17 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6306
1.5272
JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN 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 1.5990, compared to 1.5384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0606 GEL (High: 1.6564 / Low: 1.5958). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 GEL (High: 1.5446 / Low: 1.5373).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0606
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.6155) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1116 (+7.42%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.6155
2025 Avg (January) 1.5039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6564 1.5958 1.6155
February 1.6373 1.6074 1.6220
March 1.6215 1.5697 1.6004
April 1.6240 1.5801 1.6068
May 1.6061 1.5817 1.5893
June 1.5895 1.5340 1.5602
July 1.5437 1.5236 1.5358
August 1.5446 1.5373 1.5410