2026 GEL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

128.6835 LKR

YEARLY LOW

113.5596 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

121.0364 LKR

2026 GEL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 128.6835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 113.5596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1239 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.9469 to the December average rate of 128.1933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 128.6835 was up 11.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 115.5095, 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 643,417 LKR

2025 Average 549,285 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 567,798 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,619.29 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

129.5180

113.6222

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to LKR 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 118.7457, compared to 127.9083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.7457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.9083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 5.3089 LKR (High: 124.5892 / Low: 119.2803). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9377 LKR (High: 128.6835 / Low: 127.7458).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.3089

August Spread (Stable) ±0.9377

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 0.0873 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 128.1933) against the same month in 2025 (average: 111.6444), the exchange rate shifted by +16.5489 (+14.82%).

2026 Avg (August) 128.1933

2025 Avg (August) 111.6444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	115.5583	114.1971	114.9469
February	115.9397	114.4631	115.2546
March	117.9562	113.5596	115.1672
April	118.9736	117.0678	117.6029
May	124.5892	119.2803	123.2077
June	127.5802	123.6086	126.2953
July	128.5787	126.7978	127.6234
August	128.6835	127.7458	128.1933