2017 GMD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4527 PKR

YEARLY LOW

2.2071 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2998 PKR

2017 GMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.4527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 2.2071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2456 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4033 to the December average rate of 2.2870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4527 was down 8.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6750, 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 12,264 PKR

2016 Average 12,482 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,036 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,228.18 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4215

2.2030

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 2.3310, compared to 2.2686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3310

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1072 PKR (High: 2.3268 / Low: 2.2196). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 PKR (High: 2.2299 / Low: 2.2071).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1072

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0534 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4033) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6557), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2524 (-9.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4033

2016 Avg (January) 2.6557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4527	2.3609	2.4033
February	2.4023	2.3355	2.3733
March	2.3589	2.3171	2.3409
April	2.3332	2.3033	2.3191
May	2.3101	2.2588	2.2725
June	2.2971	2.2582	2.2771
July	2.3036	2.2628	2.2839
August	2.3277	2.2659	2.2909
September	2.3051	2.2799	2.2908
October	2.2950	2.2116	2.2374
November	2.2299	2.2071	2.2213
December	2.3268	2.2196	2.2870