YEARLY HIGH
1015.5578 TZS
YEARLY LOW
913.1238 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
975.7324 TZS

2026 GEL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1015.5578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 913.1238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.4340 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 935.2889 to the December average rate of 1012.4575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1015.5578 was up 2.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 990.0812, 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 5,077,789 TZS
2025 Average 4,674,963 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,565,619 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 512,170.02 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1020.1744
927.5721
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to TZS 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 965.4160, compared to 1006.6814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.2654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 965.4160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1006.6814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 42.3493 TZS (High: 955.4731 / Low: 913.1238). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1559 TZS (High: 1015.5578 / Low: 1008.4019).

January Spread (Volatile) ±42.3493
August Spread (Stable) ±7.1559

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 7.9754 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 1012.4575) against the same month in 2025 (average: 934.4154), the exchange rate shifted by +78.0421 (+8.35%).

2026 Avg (August) 1012.4575
2025 Avg (August) 934.4154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 955.4731 913.1238 935.2889
February 975.3669 955.4731 962.3842
March 964.5522 943.0472 954.4088
April 970.6728 961.0870 967.3080
May 987.2879 972.0149 983.5104
June 994.8943 982.0367 989.5956
July 1010.4954 993.5139 1000.9053
August 1015.5578 1008.4019 1012.4575