2016 GMD to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7511 INR

YEARLY LOW

1.5453 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6019 INR

2016 GMD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.7511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1.5453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2057 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7032 to the December average rate of 1.5840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7511 was up 2.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7017, 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 8,755 INR

2015 Average 7,806 INR

Yearly Trough Low 7,727 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,028.74 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7466

1.5408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to INR 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 1.6303, compared to 1.5736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1813 INR (High: 1.7311 / Low: 1.5498). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 INR (High: 1.5705 / Low: 1.5567).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1813

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0915 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.7294) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4386), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2909 (+20.22%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.7294

2015 Avg (February) 1.4386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7350	1.6744	1.7032
February	1.7511	1.7097	1.7294
March	1.7311	1.5498	1.6495
April	1.5660	1.5453	1.5580
May	1.5842	1.5521	1.5658
June	1.5886	1.5545	1.5759
July	1.5870	1.5655	1.5731
August	1.5802	1.5573	1.5693
September	1.5776	1.5543	1.5667
October	1.5705	1.5567	1.5638
November	1.6150	1.5580	1.5846
December	1.5975	1.5720	1.5840