YEARLY HIGH
0.5377 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.5009 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5077 PKR

2017 GYD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.5377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.5009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5045 to the December average rate of 0.5254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5377 was up 4.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,688 PKR
2016 Average 2,543 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,505 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.86 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5276
0.5021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.5050, compared to 0.5105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0310 PKR (High: 0.5377 / Low: 0.5067). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 PKR (High: 0.5111 / Low: 0.5055).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5254) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+3.35%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5254
2016 Avg (December) 0.5084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5085 0.5014 0.5045
February 0.5104 0.5019 0.5057
March 0.5083 0.5022 0.5046
April 0.5087 0.5019 0.5050
May 0.5099 0.5026 0.5060
June 0.5085 0.5009 0.5043
July 0.5114 0.5039 0.5073
August 0.5111 0.5022 0.5074
September 0.5115 0.5038 0.5075
October 0.5111 0.5055 0.5076
November 0.5135 0.5030 0.5075
December 0.5377 0.5067 0.5254