YEARLY HIGH
0.8087 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.7641 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7844 GEL

2026 PEN to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.8087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.7641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8020 to the December average rate of 0.7731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8087 was up 0.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,043 GEL
2025 Average 3,841 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 3,820 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.88 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8049
0.7702
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN 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 0.7881, compared to 0.7735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0371 GEL (High: 0.8037 / Low: 0.7666). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 GEL (High: 0.7754 / Low: 0.7712).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0371
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.8020) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+5.84%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.8020
2025 Avg (January) 0.7578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8087 0.7979 0.8020
February 0.8033 0.7945 0.7994
March 0.8037 0.7666 0.7871
April 0.7982 0.7654 0.7822
May 0.7831 0.7641 0.7792
June 0.7854 0.7670 0.7784
July 0.7797 0.7696 0.7739
August 0.7754 0.7712 0.7731