2026 GEL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.7310 RUB

YEARLY LOW

26.5989 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.8501 RUB

2026 GEL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 31.7310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 26.5989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1322 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.9757 to the December average rate of 30.5064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 31.7310 was down 21.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 40.4385, 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 158,655 RUB

2025 Average 152,790 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 132,994 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,660.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

30.8691

26.5170

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to RUB 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 28.4577, compared to 30.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4577

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 3.1478 RUB (High: 29.8369 / Low: 26.6891). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6337 RUB (High: 30.8869 / Low: 30.2531).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.1478

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7638 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 29.7519) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.9748), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2229 (-3.95%).

2026 Avg (March) 29.7519

2025 Avg (March) 30.9748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.0554	27.8339	28.9757
February	28.9336	28.2928	28.6181
March	31.7310	28.6617	29.7519
April	29.9478	27.7869	28.6434
May	27.9748	26.5989	26.8797
June	29.8369	26.6891	27.8775
July	30.4772	28.9163	29.5483
August	30.8869	30.2531	30.5064