YEARLY HIGH
5.9189 MVR
YEARLY LOW
5.6593 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7930 MVR

2026 GEL to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 5.9189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 5.6593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2596 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7398 to the December average rate of 5.9113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.9189 was up 2.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.7579, 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 29,595 MVR
2025 Average 28,118 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 28,297 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,297.90 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.9318
5.6861
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to MVR 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 5.7595, compared to 5.8935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1056 MVR (High: 5.7649 / Low: 5.6593). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 MVR (High: 5.9189 / Low: 5.9008).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1056
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 0.0496 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 5.9113) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.7140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1973 (+3.45%).

2026 Avg (August) 5.9113
2025 Avg (August) 5.7140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7649 5.7153 5.7398
February 5.7903 5.7328 5.7562
March 5.7649 5.6593 5.7065
April 5.7649 5.7259 5.7486
May 5.7906 5.7668 5.7805
June 5.8561 5.7678 5.8253
July 5.9008 5.8412 5.8756
August 5.9189 5.9008 5.9113