YEARLY HIGH
0.6471 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5711 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6251 GMD

2016 INR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.6471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.5711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0760 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5872 to the December average rate of 0.6313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6471 was down 8.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 161,779 GMD
2015 Average 160,829 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 142,770 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,008.68 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6482
0.5719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to GMD 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 0.6146, compared to 0.6355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0676 GMD (High: 0.6452 / Low: 0.5777). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 GMD (High: 0.6424 / Low: 0.6367).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0676
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.6419) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6867), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0449 (-6.54%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.6419
2015 Avg (April) 0.6867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5972 0.5764 0.5872
February 0.5849 0.5711 0.5782
March 0.6452 0.5777 0.6071
April 0.6471 0.6386 0.6419
May 0.6443 0.6312 0.6387
June 0.6433 0.6295 0.6346
July 0.6388 0.6301 0.6357
August 0.6421 0.6328 0.6372
September 0.6434 0.6339 0.6383
October 0.6424 0.6367 0.6395
November 0.6419 0.6192 0.6311
December 0.6361 0.6260 0.6313