YEARLY HIGH
18.2151 TRY
YEARLY LOW
15.9104 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0036 TRY

2026 GEL to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 18.2151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 15.9104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3048 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0559 to the December average rate of 18.1765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.2151 was up 13.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.9928, 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 91,076 TRY
2025 Average 72,342 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 79,552 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,523.92 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.3886
15.8438
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to TRY 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: JanтАУJun) was 16.6591, compared to 18.0371 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 1.3780 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 16.6591
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 18.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.4770 TRY (High: 17.6723 / Low: 17.1954). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0806 TRY (High: 18.2151 / Low: 18.1346).

June Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.4770
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0806

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 18.1765) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.1546), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0219 (+19.94%).

2026 Avg (August) 18.1765
2025 Avg (August) 15.1546

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Month High Low Average
January 16.1371 15.9104 16.0559
February 16.4646 16.1335 16.2951
March 16.5966 16.1483 16.3275
April 16.7986 16.5395 16.6535
May 17.2501 16.8442 17.1623
June 17.6723 17.1954 17.4601
July 18.1370 17.6785 17.8977
August 18.2151 18.1346 18.1765