2026 GEL to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

588.6771 KRW

YEARLY LOW

530.5603 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

554.6351 KRW

2026 GEL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 588.6771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 530.5603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.1168 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 540.1590 to the December average rate of 547.6563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 588.6771 was up 6.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 551.1248, 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 2,943,386 KRW

2025 Average 2,595,733 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,652,801 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,584.07 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

581.4011

535.8508

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to KRW 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 553.7307, compared to 557.3483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 553.7307

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.3483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 39.5212 KRW (High: 588.6771 / Low: 549.1559). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8271 KRW (High: 551.7768 / Low: 543.9497).

July Spread (Volatile) ±39.5212

August Spread (Stable) ±7.8271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 19.3840 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.3840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 567.0403) against the same month in 2025 (average: 508.7435), the exchange rate shifted by +58.2968 (+11.46%).

2026 Avg (July) 567.0403

2025 Avg (July) 508.7435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	549.7323	530.5603	540.1590
February	546.1150	534.8051	539.6467
March	566.0933	536.9853	550.3380
April	563.0037	543.0200	552.2992
May	565.6710	549.8993	562.3363
June	586.6216	567.7767	577.6052
July	588.6771	549.1559	567.0403
August	551.7768	543.9497	547.6563