YEARLY HIGH
0.8565 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7299 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7695 TWD

2016 GMD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.8565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.7299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1266 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8463 to the December average rate of 0.7477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8565 was up 0.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8517, 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 4,282 TWD
2015 Average 3,868 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,649 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 632.85 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8571
0.7286
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 0.7953, compared to 0.7438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0901 TWD (High: 0.8452 / Low: 0.7551). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 TWD (High: 0.7627 / Low: 0.7549).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0901
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8463) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1091 (+14.80%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8463
2015 Avg (January) 0.7372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8565 0.8334 0.8463
February 0.8507 0.8372 0.8428
March 0.8452 0.7551 0.8049
April 0.7627 0.7549 0.7583
May 0.7662 0.7541 0.7613
June 0.7648 0.7482 0.7579
July 0.7621 0.7473 0.7518
August 0.7465 0.7299 0.7400
September 0.7462 0.7320 0.7393
October 0.7456 0.7342 0.7399
November 0.7510 0.7371 0.7438
December 0.7594 0.7376 0.7477