2026 GEL to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 GEL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the GEL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 69.6602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 65.7653.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8949 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.4938 to the December average rate of 69.0243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 69.6602 was down 7.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 74.9721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
GEL to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.3544, compared to 68.9768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6224 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 3.1663 LRD (High: 68.9316 / Low: 65.7653). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1737 LRD (High: 68.7838 / Low: 68.6101).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.4773 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 69.1281) against the same month in 2025 (average: 70.5423), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4143 (-2.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.9316 | 65.7653 | 67.4938 |
| February | 69.6602 | 68.2095 | 69.1281 |
| March | 68.5647 | 66.9402 | 67.6508 |
| April | 68.7500 | 68.1602 | 68.4294 |
| May | 68.7838 | 68.6101 | 68.6933 |
| June | 68.9274 | 68.5497 | 68.7311 |
| July | 69.2471 | 68.6200 | 68.9292 |
| August | 69.2654 | 68.9014 | 69.0243 |