YEARLY HIGH
0.2833 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2684 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2771 GBP

2026 GEL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.2684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2747 to the December average rate of 0.2808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2833 was down 2.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2905, 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 1,416 GBP
2025 Average 1,385 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,342 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.54 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2814
0.2739
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

GEL to GBP 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 0.2771, 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 0.2771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0104 GBP (High: 0.2833 / Low: 0.2729). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 GBP (High: 0.2821 / Low: 0.2785).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2769) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2790), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-0.78%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2769
2025 Avg (March) 0.2790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2776 0.2684 0.2747
February 0.2778 0.2709 0.2745
March 0.2833 0.2729 0.2769
April 0.2824 0.2739 0.2768
May 0.2801 0.2748 0.2786
June 0.2821 0.2785 0.2808