YEARLY HIGH
36.7348 PKR
YEARLY LOW
36.3182 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.4649 PKR

2026 GTQ to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 36.7348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 36.3182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4166 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5006 to the December average rate of 36.4003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 36.7348 was down 3.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 38.0122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 183,674 PKR
2025 Average 183,241 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 181,591 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,082.88 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

36.5246
36.3890
JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ 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 36.4827, compared to 36.4118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.4827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2883 PKR (High: 36.7348 / Low: 36.4465). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0508 PKR (High: 36.5325 / Low: 36.4817).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2883
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0691 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 36.5006) against the same month in 2025 (average: 36.0893), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4113 (+1.14%).

2026 Avg (January) 36.5006
2025 Avg (January) 36.0893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7348 36.4465 36.5006
February 36.4848 36.4206 36.4514
March 36.5610 36.4041 36.4517
April 36.6369 36.4576 36.4866
May 36.5325 36.4817 36.5133
June 36.5437 36.4482 36.4924
July 36.4583 36.3182 36.4233
August 36.4383 36.3684 36.4003