YEARLY HIGH
1.4507 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.2959 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3754 PLN

2026 GEL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1.4507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.2959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1548 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3331 to the December average rate of 1.4276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4507 was down 1.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4790, 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 7,253 PLN
2025 Average 6,857 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 6,480 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 773.89 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4485
1.3187
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to PLN 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 1.3563, compared to 1.4326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0673 PLN (High: 1.4284 / Low: 1.3611). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 PLN (High: 1.4320 / Low: 1.4233).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0673
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.4377) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0945 (+7.03%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.4377
2025 Avg (July) 1.3432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3508 1.2959 1.3331
February 1.3414 1.3141 1.3295
March 1.3971 1.3395 1.3647
April 1.3841 1.3312 1.3531
May 1.3681 1.3512 1.3621
June 1.4284 1.3611 1.3954
July 1.4507 1.4222 1.4377
August 1.4320 1.4233 1.4276