YEARLY HIGH
1.5959 INR
YEARLY LOW
1.3396 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4229 INR

2017 GMD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2562 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5636 to the December average rate of 1.3512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5959 was down 8.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7511, 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 7,979 INR
2016 Average 8,008 INR
Yearly Trough Low 6,698 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,281.16 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5848
1.3300
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 1.4632, compared to 1.3825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0702 INR (High: 1.5023 / Low: 1.4322). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 INR (High: 1.4091 / Low: 1.3950).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0702
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5636) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1396 (-8.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5636
2016 Avg (January) 1.7032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5959 1.5433 1.5636
February 1.5435 1.4961 1.5162
March 1.5023 1.4322 1.4727
April 1.4385 1.4110 1.4274
May 1.4114 1.3879 1.3975
June 1.4094 1.3900 1.4019
July 1.4091 1.3950 1.4001
August 1.4181 1.3782 1.3936
September 1.4208 1.3852 1.3992
October 1.4212 1.3616 1.3824
November 1.3838 1.3543 1.3687
December 1.3610 1.3396 1.3512