YEARLY HIGH
1.3149 INR
YEARLY LOW
1.2158 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2718 INR

2026 GMD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 1.3149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0991 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2356 to the December average rate of 1.3093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3149 was up 5.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2500, 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 6,575 INR
2025 Average 6,037 INR
Yearly Trough Low 6,079 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495.75 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3170
1.2283
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1.2718, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0510 INR (High: 1.3006 / Low: 1.2496). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 INR (High: 1.3141 / Low: 1.3053).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.3096) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1284 (+10.87%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.3096
2025 Avg (May) 1.1812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2608 1.2158 1.2356
February 1.2563 1.2269 1.2388
March 1.2907 1.2488 1.2664
April 1.3006 1.2496 1.2709
May 1.3149 1.3001 1.3096
June 1.3141 1.3053 1.3093