YEARLY HIGH
0.1621 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.1485 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1545 GEL

2026 MDL to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.1485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1596 to the December average rate of 0.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1621 was down 1.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 810 GEL
2025 Average 792 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 742 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.87 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1605
0.1488
JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 0.1561, compared to 0.1498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0064 GEL (High: 0.1586 / Low: 0.1522). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GEL (High: 0.1502 / Low: 0.1495).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1596) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+4.21%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1596
2025 Avg (January) 0.1531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1621 0.1570 0.1596
February 0.1604 0.1561 0.1583
March 0.1586 0.1522 0.1562
April 0.1587 0.1525 0.1558
May 0.1563 0.1536 0.1546
June 0.1545 0.1491 0.1521
July 0.1516 0.1485 0.1498
August 0.1502 0.1495 0.1499