YEARLY HIGH
6.7343 MDL
YEARLY LOW
6.1702 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4757 MDL

2026 GEL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 6.7343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.1702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5641 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2677 to the December average rate of 6.6709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.7343 was down 0.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.7752, 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 33,671 MDL
2025 Average 31,590 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 30,851 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,820.31 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.7188
6.2267
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to MDL 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 6.4095, compared to 6.6744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2651 MDL (High: 6.5716 / Low: 6.3065). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 MDL (High: 6.6894 / Low: 6.6599).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2651
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 6.6778) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.2143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4635 (+7.46%).

2026 Avg (July) 6.6778
2025 Avg (July) 6.2143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3706 6.1702 6.2677
February 6.4062 6.2343 6.3195
March 6.5716 6.3065 6.4048
April 6.5555 6.3009 6.4212
May 6.5108 6.3992 6.4692
June 6.7083 6.4732 6.5743
July 6.7343 6.5970 6.6778
August 6.6894 6.6599 6.6709