2026 GEL to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.0266 ISK

YEARLY LOW

44.8126 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.4775 ISK

2026 GEL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 48.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 44.8126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2140 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.3232 to the December average rate of 47.1657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 48.0266 was down 5.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 51.0808, 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 240,133 ISK

2025 Average 234,029 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 224,063 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,070.02 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

47.9093

45.4210

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to ISK 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 46.1588, compared to 47.4338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1588

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.2190 ISK (High: 47.0317 / Low: 44.8126). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2250 ISK (High: 47.2586 / Low: 47.0336).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2190

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6948 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 47.1501) against the same month in 2025 (average: 45.5716), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5785 (+3.46%).

2026 Avg (June) 47.1501

2025 Avg (June) 45.5716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.0317	44.8126	46.3232
February	46.0449	45.2602	45.6284
March	46.7052	45.2490	45.9891
April	46.7225	45.1630	45.7358
May	46.2865	45.7761	46.1262
June	48.0266	46.1236	47.1501
July	47.9238	47.2748	47.7019
August	47.2586	47.0336	47.1657