YEARLY HIGH
4.1941 PKR
YEARLY LOW
3.8506 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0482 PKR

2024 GMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.1941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 3.8506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3435 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1598 to the December average rate of 3.8726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.1941 was down 17.71% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.0967, 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 20,971 PKR
2023 Average 22,476 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 19,253 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,717.45 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.1886
3.8439
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 4.1165, compared to 3.9800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.1749 PKR (High: 4.1141 / Low: 3.9391). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 PKR (High: 4.1092 / Low: 4.0854).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1749
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 4.1598) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.7688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3910 (+10.37%).

2024 Avg (January) 4.1598
2023 Avg (January) 3.7688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1941 4.1142 4.1598
February 4.1579 4.0841 4.1272
March 4.1148 4.0881 4.1016
April 4.1092 4.0854 4.0954
May 4.1154 4.0850 4.1056
June 4.1259 4.1016 4.1092
July 4.1123 4.0114 4.1031
August 4.0392 3.9209 3.9867
September 4.0695 3.9228 4.0005
October 4.1141 3.9391 4.0111
November 3.9433 3.8791 3.9062
December 3.9151 3.8506 3.8726