YEARLY HIGH
220.6312 SOS
YEARLY LOW
208.4255 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.1849 SOS

2026 GEL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 220.6312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 208.4255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2057 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.9683 to the December average rate of 218.6099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 220.6312 was down 0.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 221.5470, 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 1,103,156 SOS
2025 Average 1,043,448 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,042,127 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,028.71 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

219.3966
209.9557
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to SOS 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 212.9520, compared to 217.8834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 212.9520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.8834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 5.3646 SOS (High: 213.7901 / Low: 208.4255). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8271 SOS (High: 214.8868 / Low: 213.0597).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.3646
May Spread (Stable) ±1.8271

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 1.9153 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 218.6099) against the same month in 2025 (average: 211.5795), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0304 (+3.32%).

2026 Avg (August) 218.6099
2025 Avg (August) 211.5795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.7055 210.2861 211.9683
February 213.7981 211.0644 212.6577
March 213.7901 208.4255 210.7425
April 213.6414 211.6679 212.5611
May 214.8868 213.0597 214.2477
June 216.4439 214.0587 215.5347
July 218.5169 216.0681 217.1570
August 220.6312 217.4647 218.6099