2026 GEL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

220.1644 XOF

YEARLY LOW

202.4451 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

211.8095 XOF

2026 GEL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 220.1644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 202.4451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7193 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.6061 to the December average rate of 217.5647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 220.1644 was down 3.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 228.8655, 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 1,100,822 XOF

2025 Average 1,060,755 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,012,226 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,596.43 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

219.5230

205.6045

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to XOF 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 209.7581, compared to 217.9639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.7581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.9639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 7.7291 XOF (High: 210.1743 / Low: 202.4451). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1387 XOF (High: 218.1589 / Low: 217.0201).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.7291

August Spread (Stable) ±1.1387

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 0.8418 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 218.3631) against the same month in 2025 (average: 207.0924), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2708 (+5.44%).

2026 Avg (July) 218.3631

2025 Avg (July) 207.0924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	210.1743	202.4451	207.6061
February	208.6610	204.8521	206.7643
March	213.6392	206.8414	209.4604
April	212.2566	206.3683	208.7336
May	212.0446	208.6883	211.0054
June	218.6362	210.9918	214.9786
July	220.1644	217.1824	218.3631
August	218.1589	217.0201	217.5647