2026 IMP to GEL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.6429 GEL

YEARLY LOW

2.6700 GEL

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.1347 GEL

2026 IMP to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 3.6429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 2.6700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9729 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6927 to the December average rate of 3.5296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.6429 was up 26.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.8800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IMP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,214 GEL

2025 Average 13,694 GEL

Yearly Trough Low 13,350 GEL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,864.48 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.6800

2.5920

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to GEL 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 3.0049, compared to 3.5243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0049

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.9629 GEL (High: 3.6429 / Low: 2.6800). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 GEL (High: 3.5324 / Low: 3.5268).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9629

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0569 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 2.8236) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.7512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0723 (+2.63%).

2026 Avg (April) 2.8236

2025 Avg (April) 2.7512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7050	2.6800	2.6927
February	2.6950	2.6700	2.6827
March	2.7300	2.6800	2.7085
April	3.6429	2.6800	2.8236
May	3.6389	3.5696	3.5894
June	3.5911	3.4808	3.5324
July	3.5448	3.4827	3.5190
August	3.5324	3.5268	3.5296