YEARLY HIGH
69.6602 LRD
YEARLY LOW
65.7653 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.5100 LRD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 348,301 LRD
2025 Average 352,503 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 328,827 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,474.57 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

69.2915
67.3304
JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.3544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.9768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.1663
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1737

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 1.4773 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2026 Avg (February) 69.1281
2025 Avg (February) 70.5423

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