2026 GEL to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6564 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.6037 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6316 BGN

2026 GEL to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.6564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.6037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6191 to the December average rate of 0.6484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6564 was down 3.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6812, 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 3,282 BGN

2025 Average 3,163 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 3,019 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.17 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6546

0.6131

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to BGN 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 0.6255, compared to 0.6498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0229 BGN (High: 0.6266 / Low: 0.6037). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BGN (High: 0.6494 / Low: 0.6474).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.6511) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0334 (+5.41%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.6511

2025 Avg (July) 0.6177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6266	0.6037	0.6191
February	0.6221	0.6108	0.6166
March	0.6371	0.6167	0.6249
April	0.6329	0.6158	0.6224
May	0.6322	0.6226	0.6292
June	0.6519	0.6291	0.6410
July	0.6564	0.6478	0.6511
August	0.6494	0.6474	0.6484