YEARLY HIGH
0.0193 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0156 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0176 GBP

2016 GMD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 0.0193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0176 to the December average rate of 0.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0193 was up 11.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96 GBP
2015 Average 80 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 78 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.25 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0193
0.0158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to GBP 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 0.0169, compared to 0.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 GBP (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GBP (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0159).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0190) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+13.98%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0190
2015 Avg (October) 0.0167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0179 0.0171 0.0176
February 0.0182 0.0173 0.0177
March 0.0183 0.0162 0.0173
April 0.0167 0.0160 0.0164
May 0.0163 0.0159 0.0161
June 0.0177 0.0156 0.0165
July 0.0182 0.0176 0.0178
August 0.0182 0.0176 0.0179
September 0.0181 0.0174 0.0179
October 0.0193 0.0181 0.0190
November 0.0191 0.0186 0.0188
December 0.0192 0.0182 0.0187