2026 GEL to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.4044 EGP

YEARLY LOW

17.3377 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.8915 EGP

2026 GEL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 20.4044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 17.3377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0667 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5389 to the December average rate of 19.2466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.4044 was up 8.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.7839, 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 102,022 EGP

2025 Average 89,901 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 86,689 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,333.31 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.9115

17.3232

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to EGP 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 18.7980, compared to 19.1718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.5035 EGP (High: 20.3153 / Low: 17.8118). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3240 EGP (High: 17.7006 / Low: 17.3766).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5035

January Spread (Stable) ±0.3240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5252 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 19.6958) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.5250), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1708 (+6.32%).

2026 Avg (April) 19.6958

2025 Avg (April) 18.5250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.7006	17.3766	17.5389
February	17.9682	17.3377	17.5845
March	20.3153	17.8118	19.1398
April	20.4044	19.2096	19.6958
May	20.0148	19.5948	19.6772
June	19.6289	18.6326	19.1520
July	19.5704	18.5170	19.0970
August	19.5255	19.0265	19.2466