YEARLY HIGH
0.6371 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.5860 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6124 GEL

2026 PGK to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.6371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.5860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6296 to the December average rate of 0.5864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6371 was down 11.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,186 GEL
2025 Average 3,308 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 2,930 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.42 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6339
0.5820
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK 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 0.6198, compared to 0.5904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0259 GEL (High: 0.6371 / Low: 0.6113). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GEL (High: 0.5869 / Low: 0.5860).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.6278) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6831), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0553 (-8.09%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.6278
2025 Avg (March) 0.6831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6361 0.6202 0.6296
February 0.6317 0.6128 0.6241
March 0.6371 0.6113 0.6278
April 0.6249 0.6135 0.6199
May 0.6177 0.6101 0.6121
June 0.6120 0.5996 0.6050
July 0.6039 0.5861 0.5944
August 0.5869 0.5860 0.5864