YEARLY HIGH
0.5275 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4977 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5135 CAD

2026 GEL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.5275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.4977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5120 to the December average rate of 0.5237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5275 was up 0.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5224, 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 2,637 CAD
2025 Average 2,552 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,489 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.96 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5254
0.5052
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

GEL to CAD 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 0.5135, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0220 CAD (High: 0.5197 / Low: 0.4977). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 CAD (High: 0.5132 / Low: 0.5039).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.5237) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0222 (+4.43%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.5237
2025 Avg (June) 0.5015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5182 0.5006 0.5120
February 0.5132 0.5039 0.5089
March 0.5197 0.4977 0.5068
April 0.5195 0.5076 0.5125
May 0.5198 0.5074 0.5168
June 0.5275 0.5174 0.5237