YEARLY HIGH
0.0191 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0155 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 GBP

2017 GMD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0186 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0191 was down 1.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0193, 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 95 GBP
2016 Average 88 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 78 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.73 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0189
0.0154
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 0.0177, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 GBP (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GBP (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0155).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0186) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+5.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0186
2016 Avg (January) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0181 0.0186
February 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
March 0.0184 0.0176 0.0181
April 0.0178 0.0171 0.0175
May 0.0170 0.0166 0.0168
June 0.0173 0.0167 0.0170
July 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
August 0.0172 0.0164 0.0168
September 0.0168 0.0160 0.0163
October 0.0166 0.0159 0.0161
November 0.0162 0.0156 0.0160
December 0.0158 0.0155 0.0157