YEARLY HIGH
64.4162 GMD
YEARLY LOW
52.4401 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.0704 GMD

2017 FKP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 64.4162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 52.4401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9761 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.7670 to the December average rate of 63.7098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 64.4162 was up 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 64.0241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 322,081 GMD
2016 Average 284,238 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 262,200 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,880.62 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

64.7041
52.7727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to GMD 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 56.6089, compared to 61.5319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.6089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.5319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 3.0551 GMD (High: 62.5653 / Low: 59.5102). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1489 GMD (High: 64.4162 / Low: 63.2673).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0551
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1489

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7206 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 63.7098) against the same month in 2016 (average: 53.4168), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2930 (+19.27%).

2017 Avg (December) 63.7098
2016 Avg (December) 53.4168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.2253 52.4401 53.7670
February 55.7821 54.5787 55.1103
March 56.7616 54.2500 55.2112
April 58.6053 56.0498 57.1561
May 60.1043 58.6836 59.5647
June 60.0047 57.9473 58.8441
July 60.7113 59.1891 59.8754
August 61.0826 58.0286 59.4869
September 62.5653 59.5102 61.3205
October 62.9961 60.1446 62.1372
November 64.1317 61.8726 62.6615
December 64.4162 63.2673 63.7098