YEARLY HIGH
1.1825 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.0495 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1361 ILS

2026 GEL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1331 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1678 to the December average rate of 1.1611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1825 was down 14.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3881, 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 5,913 ILS
2025 Average 6,298 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,247 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 665.27 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1782
1.0529
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to ILS 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 1.1293, compared to 1.1564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0855 ILS (High: 1.1349 / Low: 1.0495). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 ILS (High: 1.1713 / Low: 1.1486).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0855
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0655 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.1678) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1050 (-8.25%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.1678
2025 Avg (January) 1.2728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1825 1.1468 1.1678
February 1.1743 1.1390 1.1567
March 1.1811 1.1314 1.1506
April 1.1742 1.0962 1.1288
May 1.0984 1.0512 1.0633
June 1.1349 1.0495 1.1085
July 1.1746 1.1296 1.1517
August 1.1713 1.1486 1.1611