YEARLY HIGH
12.4138 KPW
YEARLY LOW
12.1622 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2733 KPW

2026 GMD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 12.4138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 12.1622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2516 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2480 to the December average rate of 12.2049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.4138 was down 3.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.8571, 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 62,069 KPW
2025 Average 62,351 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 60,811 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,258.15 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.3759
12.1894
JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD to KPW 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 12.2901, compared to 12.2228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.2516 KPW (High: 12.4138 / Low: 12.1622). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0781 KPW (High: 12.2403 / Low: 12.1622).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2516
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0781

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0970 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 12.2859) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.5329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2470 (-1.97%).

2026 Avg (February) 12.2859
2025 Avg (February) 12.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3292 12.1622 12.2480
February 12.4138 12.1622 12.2859
March 12.4138 12.1622 12.2599
April 12.3288 12.1622 12.2486
May 12.4138 12.3288 12.3603
June 12.4138 12.2449 12.3378
July 12.4138 12.1622 12.2408
August 12.2403 12.1622 12.2049