2026 GEL to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2778 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.2524 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2635 XDR

2026 GEL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.2778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.2524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2583 to the December average rate of 0.2706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2778 was down 0.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2784, 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 1,389 XDR

2025 Average 1,317 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,262 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.79 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2730

0.2556

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to XDR 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 0.2609, compared to 0.2711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2609

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0158 XDR (High: 0.2778 / Low: 0.2620). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.2715 / Low: 0.2700).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.2677) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+2.59%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.2677

2025 Avg (June) 0.2609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2615	0.2524	0.2583
February	0.2595	0.2547	0.2570
March	0.2656	0.2562	0.2603
April	0.2643	0.2562	0.2597
May	0.2638	0.2596	0.2624
June	0.2778	0.2620	0.2677
July	0.2738	0.2696	0.2716
August	0.2715	0.2700	0.2706