YEARLY HIGH
0.3817 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3663 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3740 BMD

2026 GEL to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.3817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.3663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3714 to the December average rate of 0.3802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3817 was up 2.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3724, 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 1,908 BMD
2025 Average 1,826 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,832 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.90 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3812
0.3681
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to BMD 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 0.3729, compared to 0.3802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0068 BMD (High: 0.3731 / Low: 0.3663). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BMD (High: 0.3758 / Low: 0.3731).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.3802) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+3.04%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.3802
2025 Avg (July) 0.3689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3731 0.3697 0.3714
February 0.3745 0.3711 0.3728
March 0.3731 0.3663 0.3692
April 0.3731 0.3704 0.3719
May 0.3758 0.3731 0.3751
June 0.3788 0.3745 0.3771
July 0.3817 0.3781 0.3802