YEARLY HIGH
0.1993 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1695 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1751 GMD

2016 YER to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.1993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.1695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1837 to the December average rate of 0.1711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1993 was down 2.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 996 GMD
2015 Average 958 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 847 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.81 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1908
0.1685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.1794, compared to 0.1707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0296 GMD (High: 0.1991 / Low: 0.1695). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GMD (High: 0.1707 / Low: 0.1698).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.1889) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2001), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0112 (-5.58%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.1889
2015 Avg (March) 0.2001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1843 0.1824 0.1837
February 0.1842 0.1822 0.1836
March 0.1993 0.1823 0.1889
April 0.1991 0.1695 0.1781
May 0.1719 0.1704 0.1712
June 0.1719 0.1696 0.1709
July 0.1712 0.1699 0.1707
August 0.1716 0.1698 0.1706
September 0.1707 0.1698 0.1704
October 0.1712 0.1701 0.1706
November 0.1718 0.1697 0.1708
December 0.1729 0.1697 0.1711