YEARLY HIGH
0.2675 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2589 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2633 GMD

2026 PKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.2675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2625 to the December average rate of 0.2673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2675 was up 0.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2660, 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 133,764 GMD
2025 Average 128,162 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 129,429 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,335.20 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2678
0.2609
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2624, compared to 0.2659 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) 0.2624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0069 GMD (High: 0.2675 / Low: 0.2606). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GMD (High: 0.2673 / Low: 0.2673).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.2646) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+4.96%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.2646
2025 Avg (July) 0.2521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2645 0.2606 0.2625
February 0.2648 0.2589 0.2621
March 0.2652 0.2598 0.2629
April 0.2658 0.2613 0.2634
May 0.2621 0.2603 0.2614
June 0.2644 0.2603 0.2621
July 0.2675 0.2606 0.2646
August 0.2673 0.2673 0.2673