YEARLY HIGH
0.6550 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.6107 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6336 NZD

2026 GEL to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.6550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.6107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6363 to the December average rate of 0.6436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6550 was down 0.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6613, 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 3,275 NZD
2025 Average 3,139 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,054 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.50 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6460
0.6182
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

GEL to NZD 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 0.6336, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0390 NZD (High: 0.6497 / Low: 0.6107). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 NZD (High: 0.6365 / Low: 0.6266).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0390
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.6376) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+2.32%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.6376
2025 Avg (April) 0.6231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6497 0.6107 0.6363
February 0.6280 0.6142 0.6205
March 0.6527 0.6182 0.6323
April 0.6550 0.6289 0.6376
May 0.6365 0.6266 0.6314
June 0.6508 0.6277 0.6436