2016 GMD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6750 PKR

YEARLY LOW

2.4222 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4967 PKR

2016 GMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.6750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 2.4222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2528 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6557 to the December average rate of 2.4477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6750 was down 1.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7132, 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 13,375 PKR

2015 Average 12,500 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 12,111 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,264.09 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6766

2.4269

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to PKR 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 2.5404, compared to 2.4530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2308 PKR (High: 2.6740 / Low: 2.4433). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 PKR (High: 2.4637 / Low: 2.4478).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2308

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.1251 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.6509) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2981 (+12.67%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.6509

2015 Avg (February) 2.3529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6742	2.6474	2.6557
February	2.6750	2.6376	2.6509
March	2.6740	2.4433	2.5801
April	2.4711	2.4448	2.4550
May	2.4625	2.4433	2.4500
June	2.4743	2.4363	2.4506
July	2.4637	2.4478	2.4551
August	2.4707	2.4378	2.4542
September	2.4640	2.4417	2.4535
October	2.4599	2.4430	2.4526
November	2.4737	2.4354	2.4548
December	2.4724	2.4222	2.4477