YEARLY HIGH
18.2487 MUR
YEARLY LOW
16.7310 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5592 MUR

2026 GEL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 18.2487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 16.7310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5178 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1250 to the December average rate of 17.9538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.2487 was up 5.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.3148, 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 91,244 MUR
2025 Average 83,598 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 83,655 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,588.77 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.0367
17.0421
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to MUR 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 17.4291, compared to 17.9495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.6657 MUR (High: 17.3966 / Low: 16.7310). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 MUR (High: 17.9726 / Low: 17.9389).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6657
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 17.9417) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.6752), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2665 (+7.60%).

2026 Avg (June) 17.9417
2025 Avg (June) 16.6752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3966 16.7310 17.1250
February 17.3970 16.8571 17.1664
March 17.5399 16.8934 17.2500
April 17.5448 17.1444 17.3396
May 17.8514 17.5485 17.7521
June 18.2487 17.7378 17.9417
July 18.0914 17.7996 17.9452
August 17.9726 17.9389 17.9538