YEARLY HIGH
4.6460 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.5224 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9065 BOB

2026 GEL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 4.6460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 2.5224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1236 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5683 to the December average rate of 4.5748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.6460 was up 80.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5804, 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 23,230 BOB
2025 Average 12,624 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,612 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,618.21 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.7770
2.3502
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to BOB 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 2.5776, compared to 3.8933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.8710 BOB (High: 4.4887 / Low: 2.6177). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 BOB (High: 2.5981 / Low: 2.5789).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8710
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

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 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 4.5748) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5615), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0132 (+78.60%).

2026 Avg (August) 4.5748
2025 Avg (August) 2.5615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5838 2.5472 2.5683
February 2.5932 2.5566 2.5755
March 2.5905 2.5224 2.5524
April 2.5833 2.5591 2.5700
May 2.5981 2.5789 2.5913
June 2.6216 2.5882 2.6078
July 4.4887 2.6177 3.2117
August 4.6460 4.5187 4.5748