YEARLY HIGH
1409.7220 COP
YEARLY LOW
1183.6660 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1321.6112 COP

2026 GEL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 1409.7220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 1183.6660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 226.0560 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1371.1154 to the December average rate of 1184.6070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1409.7220 was down 13.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 1620.7142, 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 7,048,610 COP
2025 Average 7,393,947 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,918,330 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130,280.17 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1390.4824
1165.8910
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to COP 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 1357.5584, compared to 1213.7697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 143.7887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1357.5584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1213.7697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 87.1448 COP (High: 1300.5191 / Low: 1213.3743). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8819 COP (High: 1185.5480 / Low: 1183.6660).

July Spread (Volatile) ±87.1448
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 78.2800 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -78.2800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1369.9535) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1487.9848), the exchange rate shifted by -118.0313 (-7.93%).

2026 Avg (March) 1369.9535
2025 Avg (March) 1487.9848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1401.5723 1324.8567 1371.1154
February 1407.8176 1343.3534 1371.7664
March 1409.7220 1348.7904 1369.9535
April 1373.5131 1323.7144 1345.7381
May 1374.7870 1350.6800 1365.5645
June 1363.3490 1296.5249 1321.2124
July 1300.5191 1213.3743 1242.9324
August 1185.5480 1183.6660 1184.6070