2026 GEL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5918 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.5224 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9023 BOB

2026 GEL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 4.5918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 2.5224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0694 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5683 to the December average rate of 4.5413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 76.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.5918 was up 77.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5804, 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 22,959 BOB

2025 Average 12,624 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,612 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,347.07 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.7402

2.3535

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to BOB 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 2.5776, compared to 3.8765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5776

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.8710 BOB (High: 4.4887 / Low: 2.6177). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 BOB (High: 2.5981 / Low: 2.5789).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8710

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

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 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 4.5413) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5615), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9798 (+77.29%).

2026 Avg (August) 4.5413

2025 Avg (August) 2.5615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5838	2.5472	2.5683
February	2.5932	2.5566	2.5755
March	2.5905	2.5224	2.5524
April	2.5833	2.5591	2.5700
May	2.5981	2.5789	2.5913
June	2.6216	2.5882	2.6078
July	4.4887	2.6177	3.2117
August	4.5918	4.5187	4.5413