2017 GMD to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7600 TWD

YEARLY LOW

0.6224 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6650 TWD

2017 GMD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1376 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7286 to the December average rate of 0.6303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7600 was down 11.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8565, 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 3,800 TWD

2016 Average 3,847 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 3,112 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 688.20 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7385

0.6204

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 0.6828, compared to 0.6471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0434 TWD (High: 0.7600 / Low: 0.7166). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 TWD (High: 0.6646 / Low: 0.6568).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7286) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1177 (-13.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7286

2016 Avg (January) 0.8463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7600	0.7166	0.7286
February	0.7166	0.6882	0.6990
March	0.6969	0.6678	0.6854
April	0.6802	0.6636	0.6719
May	0.6639	0.6509	0.6536
June	0.6639	0.6512	0.6581
July	0.6646	0.6568	0.6611
August	0.6702	0.6533	0.6590
September	0.6595	0.6501	0.6544
October	0.6605	0.6347	0.6430
November	0.6389	0.6305	0.6351
December	0.6333	0.6224	0.6303