2026 GEL to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3088 PEN

YEARLY LOW

1.2366 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2751 PEN

2026 GEL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.3088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.2366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0721 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2469 to the December average rate of 1.2933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3088 was down 4.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3639, 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 6,544 PEN

2025 Average 6,513 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 6,183 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.72 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2980

1.2422

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to PEN 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 1.2692, compared to 1.2928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0603 PEN (High: 1.3045 / Low: 1.2442). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 PEN (High: 1.2966 / Low: 1.2896).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 (May 2026: 1.2835) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3373), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0539 (-4.03%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.2835

2025 Avg (May) 1.3373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2534	1.2366	1.2469
February	1.2587	1.2449	1.2509
March	1.3045	1.2442	1.2706
April	1.3066	1.2528	1.2786
May	1.3088	1.2769	1.2835
June	1.3038	1.2732	1.2848
July	1.2993	1.2826	1.2922
August	1.2966	1.2896	1.2933