YEARLY HIGH
0.1445 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.1379 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1414 BHD

2026 GEL to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.1445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.1379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1400 to the December average rate of 0.1440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1445 was up 2.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1405, 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 723 BHD
2025 Average 688 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 690 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.98 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1445
0.1389
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to BHD 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 0.1407, compared to 0.1437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 BHD (High: 0.1409 / Low: 0.1379). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BHD (High: 0.1419 / Low: 0.1410).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.1440) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+3.10%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.1440
2025 Avg (August) 0.1397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1407 0.1390 0.1400
February 0.1412 0.1394 0.1404
March 0.1409 0.1379 0.1394
April 0.1410 0.1396 0.1404
May 0.1419 0.1410 0.1415
June 0.1428 0.1413 0.1422
July 0.1441 0.1426 0.1433
August 0.1445 0.1435 0.1440