YEARLY HIGH
6.4214 LSL
YEARLY LOW
5.8537 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1521 LSL

2026 GEL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 6.4214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 5.8537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5677 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0603 to the December average rate of 6.2954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.4214 was down 10.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.1630, 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 32,107 LSL
2025 Average 32,642 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 29,269 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,838.52 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.3285
5.9315
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to LSL 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 6.1122, compared to 6.2718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4935 LSL (High: 6.4214 / Low: 5.9279). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0681 LSL (High: 6.3197 / Low: 6.2515).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4935
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0681

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0958 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 6.1773) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.5703), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3930 (-5.98%).

2026 Avg (March) 6.1773
2025 Avg (March) 6.5703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1467 5.8537 6.0603
February 6.0091 5.9048 5.9646
March 6.4214 5.9279 6.1773
April 6.3229 6.0702 6.1635
May 6.2164 6.0944 6.1365
June 6.2789 6.0834 6.1708
July 6.4016 6.1521 6.2481
August 6.3197 6.2515 6.2954