YEARLY HIGH
0.4531 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4077 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4351 GMD

2017 PKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.4531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0454 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4161 to the December average rate of 0.4374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4531 was up 9.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4129, 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 226,541 GMD
2016 Average 200,503 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 203,853 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,687.52 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4536
0.4127
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 0.4292, compared to 0.4409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0208 GMD (High: 0.4505 / Low: 0.4298). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 GMD (High: 0.4531 / Low: 0.4484).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4502) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0428 (+10.51%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4502
2016 Avg (November) 0.4074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4236 0.4077 0.4161
February 0.4282 0.4163 0.4214
March 0.4316 0.4239 0.4272
April 0.4342 0.4286 0.4312
May 0.4427 0.4329 0.4400
June 0.4428 0.4353 0.4392
July 0.4419 0.4341 0.4379
August 0.4413 0.4296 0.4365
September 0.4386 0.4338 0.4365
October 0.4522 0.4357 0.4470
November 0.4531 0.4484 0.4502
December 0.4505 0.4298 0.4374