2026 GEL to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

572.9434 ARS

YEARLY LOW

503.2447 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

537.9420 ARS

2026 GEL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 572.9434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 503.2447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.6986 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 538.2071 to the December average rate of 570.3608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 572.9434 was up 4.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 548.6207, 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 2,864,717 ARS

2025 Average 2,274,240 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 2,516,224 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,493.11 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

575.9736

508.6198

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to ARS 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 527.9887, compared to 567.8018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.8131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 527.9887

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 567.8018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 31.8124 ARS (High: 561.4299 / Low: 529.6176). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8841 ARS (High: 572.9434 / Low: 567.0592).

June Spread (Volatile) ±31.8124

August Spread (Stable) ±5.8841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 13.4861 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 570.3608) against the same month in 2025 (average: 491.4611), the exchange rate shifted by +78.8997 (+16.05%).

2026 Avg (August) 570.3608

2025 Avg (August) 491.4611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	547.2452	525.4927	538.2071
February	540.4907	511.8757	524.7210
March	527.3833	507.6089	515.9168
April	528.5448	503.2447	514.2326
May	530.4229	519.6413	528.1465
June	561.4299	529.6176	546.7085
July	571.3783	561.8154	565.2429
August	572.9434	567.0592	570.3608