YEARLY HIGH
229.4586 SDG
YEARLY LOW
219.9634 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
225.2864 SDG

2026 GEL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 229.4586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 219.9634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4952 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 223.3726 to the December average rate of 229.3675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 229.4586 was up 2.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 224.0223, 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 1,147,293 SDG
2025 Average 1,097,310 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,099,817 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,475.91 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

230.1109
221.1900
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to SDG 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 224.1070, compared to 228.8245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.1070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.8245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 4.4769 SDG (High: 224.4403 / Low: 219.9634). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2601 SDG (High: 229.4586 / Low: 229.1985).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.4769
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2601

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 2.2862 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 229.3675) against the same month in 2025 (average: 222.7364), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6311 (+2.98%).

2026 Avg (August) 229.3675
2025 Avg (August) 222.7364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 224.4403 222.3660 223.3726
February 225.2809 223.1911 224.2196
March 224.4403 219.9634 221.9334
April 224.2537 222.5926 223.4847
May 225.6748 224.0672 225.1934
June 227.4621 224.9064 226.4385
July 229.1985 227.0321 228.2814
August 229.4586 229.1985 229.3675