YEARLY HIGH
1.0572 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.8553 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9525 TWD

2012 GMD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.8553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2019 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0129 to the December average rate of 0.9370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0572 was down 4.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,286 TWD
2011 Average 5,218 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 4,276 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,009.52 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0268
0.8595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to TWD 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 0.9815, compared to 0.9234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1206 TWD (High: 0.9795 / Low: 0.8589). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 TWD (High: 0.9063 / Low: 0.8876).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1206
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0129) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0502), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0373 (-3.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0129
2011 Avg (January) 1.0502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0572 0.9799 1.0129
February 1.0019 0.9539 0.9736
March 0.9995 0.9568 0.9679
April 1.0185 0.9719 0.9957
May 0.9833 0.9579 0.9706
June 0.9967 0.9472 0.9682
July 0.9685 0.9419 0.9533
August 0.9553 0.8922 0.9411
September 0.9063 0.8876 0.8930
October 0.8914 0.8553 0.8735
November 0.9795 0.8589 0.9426
December 0.9737 0.8926 0.9370