YEARLY HIGH
0.4129 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3738 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4009 GMD

2016 PKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.4129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.3738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3765 to the December average rate of 0.4086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4129 was down 4.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4324, 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 206,426 GMD
2015 Average 200,617 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 186,917 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,509.69 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4118
0.3733
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 0.3942, compared to 0.4077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0353 GMD (High: 0.4093 / Low: 0.3740). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GMD (High: 0.4085 / Low: 0.4059).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4086) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0312 (+8.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4086
2015 Avg (December) 0.3773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3777 0.3739 0.3765
February 0.3791 0.3738 0.3772
March 0.4093 0.3740 0.3880
April 0.4090 0.4047 0.4073
May 0.4093 0.4061 0.4082
June 0.4105 0.4041 0.4081
July 0.4085 0.4059 0.4073
August 0.4102 0.4047 0.4075
September 0.4096 0.4058 0.4076
October 0.4093 0.4065 0.4077
November 0.4106 0.4043 0.4074
December 0.4129 0.4045 0.4086