YEARLY HIGH
4.4182 TWD
YEARLY LOW
4.1360 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2420 TWD

2016 GTQ to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 4.4182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 4.1360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2822 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3703 to the December average rate of 4.2648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4182 was up 1.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.3430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,091 TWD
2015 Average 20,756 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 20,680 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,410.98 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.3890
4.1645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 4.2686, compared to 4.2154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1322 TWD (High: 4.3112 / Low: 4.1790). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 TWD (High: 4.2059 / Low: 4.1650).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1322
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.3703) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.1470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2233 (+5.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.3703
2015 Avg (January) 4.1470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4182 4.3088 4.3703
February 4.3662 4.3124 4.3420
March 4.3112 4.1790 4.2324
April 4.2059 4.1650 4.1844
May 4.2871 4.1699 4.2499
June 4.2762 4.1923 4.2323
July 4.2440 4.1804 4.2172
August 4.2213 4.1360 4.1873
September 4.2181 4.1443 4.1832
October 4.2467 4.1632 4.2098
November 4.2675 4.1829 4.2302
December 4.3134 4.2074 4.2648