YEARLY HIGH
0.0176 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0162 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0169 GEL

2026 ETB to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0176 was down 22.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 GEL
2025 Average 99 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 81 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.24 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0175
0.0162
JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 0.0171, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 GEL (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0171).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0174) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-18.63%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0174
2025 Avg (March) 0.0214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0174 0.0172 0.0173
February 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
March 0.0176 0.0171 0.0174
April 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172
May 0.0171 0.0166 0.0167
June 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
July 0.0166 0.0162 0.0164
August 0.0164 0.0162 0.0163