YEARLY HIGH
47.2032 BDT
YEARLY LOW
44.6416 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0235 BDT

2026 GEL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 47.2032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 44.6416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5617 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.3946 to the December average rate of 47.0763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 47.2032 was up 3.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 45.5752, 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 236,016 BDT
2025 Average 222,457 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 223,208 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,808.34 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

47.2605
45.0500
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to BDT 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 45.7068, compared to 46.9736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.7068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.9736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.3726 BDT (High: 46.0142 / Low: 44.6416). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1710 BDT (High: 47.1609 / Low: 46.9899).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3726
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1710

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3097 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 46.8709) against the same month in 2025 (average: 44.9974), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8736 (+4.16%).

2026 Avg (July) 46.8709
2025 Avg (July) 44.9974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.5978 45.0909 45.3946
February 45.7942 45.2474 45.5439
March 46.0142 44.6416 45.2342
April 46.0539 45.5321 45.6895
May 46.1566 45.7930 46.0430
June 46.6486 45.9778 46.3359
July 47.2032 46.6129 46.8709
August 47.1609 46.9899 47.0763