YEARLY HIGH
2.0477 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.8444 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9339 BRL

2026 GEL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.8444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2032 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9848 to the December average rate of 1.9531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.0477 was down 8.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2405, 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 10,238 BRL
2025 Average 10,210 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 9,222 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016.18 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9957
1.8652
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to BRL 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 1.9280, compared to 1.9514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1233 BRL (High: 2.0477 / Low: 1.9244). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 BRL (High: 1.9668 / Low: 1.9394).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1233
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.9848) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.1264), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1416 (-6.66%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.9848
2025 Avg (January) 2.1264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0477 1.9244 1.9848
February 1.9610 1.9193 1.9394
March 1.9647 1.8990 1.9367
April 1.9224 1.8444 1.8760
May 1.9039 1.8630 1.8935
June 1.9699 1.8864 1.9377
July 1.9759 1.9317 1.9498
August 1.9668 1.9394 1.9531