YEARLY HIGH
1550.2420 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1466.1478 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1507.7829 KHR

2026 GEL to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1550.2420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1466.1478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.0941 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1494.1511 to the December average rate of 1546.3928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1550.2420 was up 3.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 1495.3445, 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 7,751,210 KHR
2025 Average 7,326,265 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,330,739 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 420,470.58 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1553.0525
1473.1356
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to KHR 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 1497.4076, compared to 1538.9088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.5012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1497.4076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1538.9088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 31.9247 KHR (High: 1498.0726 / Low: 1466.1478). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2572 KHR (High: 1550.2420 / Low: 1541.9847).

March Spread (Volatile) ±31.9247
August Spread (Stable) ±8.2572

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 19.3045 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.3045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 1546.3928) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1484.1159), the exchange rate shifted by +62.2768 (+4.20%).

2026 Avg (August) 1546.3928
2025 Avg (August) 1484.1159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1505.9389 1483.5571 1494.1511
February 1504.9246 1493.0979 1499.0998
March 1498.0726 1466.1478 1479.7953
April 1497.2015 1484.0536 1489.9236
May 1514.2625 1497.2015 1506.7017
June 1523.6209 1503.3423 1514.7742
July 1544.6087 1515.1229 1531.4249
August 1550.2420 1541.9847 1546.3928