2026 GEL to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

229.5629 SDG

YEARLY LOW

219.9634 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

225.2880 SDG

2026 GEL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 229.5629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 219.9634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5995 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 223.3726 to the December average rate of 229.3807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 229.5629 was up 2.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 224.0223, 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 1,147,814 SDG

2025 Average 1,097,310 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 1,099,817 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,997.56 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

230.1254

221.1887

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to SDG 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 224.1070, compared to 228.8311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.1070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.8311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 4.4769 SDG (High: 224.4403 / Low: 219.9634). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3644 SDG (High: 229.5629 / Low: 229.1985).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.4769

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3644

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 2.2862 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 229.3807) against the same month in 2025 (average: 222.7364), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6443 (+2.98%).

2026 Avg (August) 229.3807

2025 Avg (August) 222.7364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	224.4403	222.3660	223.3726
February	225.2809	223.1911	224.2196
March	224.4403	219.9634	221.9334
April	224.2537	222.5926	223.4847
May	225.6748	224.0672	225.1934
June	227.4621	224.9064	226.4385
July	229.1985	227.0321	228.2814
August	229.5629	229.1985	229.3807