2026 GEL to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.7370 ETB

YEARLY LOW

56.6702 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.2279 ETB

2026 GEL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 61.7370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 56.6702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0668 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.7832 to the December average rate of 61.3256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 61.7370 was up 6.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 57.9534, 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 308,685 ETB

2025 Average 253,937 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 283,351 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,333.87 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

61.7041

57.1626

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to ETB 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 58.5610, compared to 61.2283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.5610

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.2283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 1.7478 ETB (High: 60.3206 / Low: 58.5728). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5811 ETB (High: 58.5096 / Low: 57.9285).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7478

April Spread (Stable) ±0.5811

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3340 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 61.3256) against the same month in 2025 (average: 52.0214), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3042 (+17.89%).

2026 Avg (August) 61.3256

2025 Avg (August) 52.0214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.0890	57.3752	57.7832
February	58.5159	57.4571	57.8750
March	58.3364	56.6702	57.5410
April	58.5096	57.9285	58.1903
May	60.3206	58.5728	59.7428
June	60.9823	59.3580	60.2339
July	61.5950	60.2552	61.1311
August	61.7370	60.9569	61.3256