YEARLY HIGH
23.7768 DOP
YEARLY LOW
21.7526 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4706 DOP

2026 GEL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 23.7768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 21.7526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0242 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.4777 to the December average rate of 22.1593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.7768 was down 0.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 23.8848, 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 118,884 DOP
2025 Average 112,682 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 108,763 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,120.83 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.6195
21.9180
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to DOP 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 22.5519, compared to 22.2269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.9294 DOP (High: 23.4950 / Low: 22.5655). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2008 DOP (High: 22.2781 / Low: 22.0773).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9294
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9388 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 23.4777) against the same month in 2025 (average: 21.6455), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8323 (+8.46%).

2026 Avg (January) 23.4777
2025 Avg (January) 21.6455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.7768 23.2238 23.4777
February 23.4950 22.5655 23.1294
March 22.6190 21.7526 22.1906
April 22.6713 22.0398 22.3686
May 22.1756 21.8912 22.0598
June 22.5493 21.8614 22.0851
July 22.5414 22.1012 22.2944
August 22.2781 22.0773 22.1593