YEARLY HIGH
8504.5038 STD
YEARLY LOW
8161.8315 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8332.0108 STD

2026 GEL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 8504.5038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 8161.8315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 342.6723 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8274.9969 to the December average rate of 8468.1296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8504.5038 was up 2.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 8298.6220, 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 42,522,519 STD
2025 Average 40,689,872 STD
Yearly Trough Low 40,809,158 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,713,361.57 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8492.2451
8202.8594
JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL to STD 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 8309.3243, compared to 8468.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 158.8053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8309.3243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8468.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 152.2730 STD (High: 8314.1045 / Low: 8161.8315). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 59.8886 STD (High: 8373.9931 / Low: 8314.1045).

March Spread (Volatile) ±152.2730
May Spread (Stable) ±59.8886

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 78.9550 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -78.9550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 8468.1296) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8220.5606), the exchange rate shifted by +247.5690 (+3.01%).

2026 Avg (July) 8468.1296
2025 Avg (July) 8220.5606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8314.1045 8237.2643 8274.9969
February 8345.2434 8267.8293 8305.9298
March 8314.1045 8161.8315 8226.9748
April 8314.1045 8252.5185 8287.5641
May 8373.9931 8314.1045 8357.1984
June 8440.0758 8345.2434 8403.2819
July 8504.5038 8424.1210 8468.1296