2026 GEL to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.4909 AFN

YEARLY LOW

23.0203 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.0830 AFN

2026 GEL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 25.4909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 23.0203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4707 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3340 to the December average rate of 25.1442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 25.4909 was down 6.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 27.3191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,455 AFN

2025 Average 127,279 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 115,101 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,353.47 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

25.3298

23.1024

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to AFN 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 23.7820, compared to 24.9859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.7820

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.4877 AFN (High: 25.4909 / Low: 24.0033). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2849 AFN (High: 25.2390 / Low: 24.9541).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.4877

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5680 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 24.8276) against the same month in 2025 (average: 25.6067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7791 (-3.04%).

2026 Avg (July) 24.8276

2025 Avg (July) 25.6067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.5464	24.1187	24.3340
February	24.4898	23.2210	23.8560
March	23.7918	23.0203	23.2881
April	24.3948	23.0912	23.7267
May	23.7402	23.4522	23.6222
June	24.3972	23.4802	23.8652
July	25.4909	24.0033	24.8276
August	25.2390	24.9541	25.1442