YEARLY HIGH
0.3456 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3063 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3263 GMD

2011 PKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.3456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.3063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3234 to the December average rate of 0.3236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3456 was down 1.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 172,804 GMD
2010 Average 162,053 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 153,156 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,647.56 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3370
0.3196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.3246, compared to 0.3280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0271 GMD (High: 0.3447 / Low: 0.3176). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 GMD (High: 0.3328 / Low: 0.3210).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.3355) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+2.79%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.3355
2010 Avg (November) 0.3264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3299 0.3172 0.3234
February 0.3328 0.3210 0.3286
March 0.3318 0.3132 0.3240
April 0.3323 0.3134 0.3253
May 0.3309 0.3148 0.3249
June 0.3336 0.3082 0.3213
July 0.3327 0.3063 0.3218
August 0.3318 0.3149 0.3210
September 0.3447 0.3176 0.3326
October 0.3447 0.3231 0.3338
November 0.3456 0.3275 0.3355
December 0.3319 0.3181 0.3236