YEARLY HIGH
1.1692 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.9459 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0520 GMD

2012 TWD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TWD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.1692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2233 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9877 to the December average rate of 1.0683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1692 was up 16.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,846 GMD
2011 Average 4,793 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 4,730 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,116.50 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1608
0.9720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 1.0193, compared to 1.0846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1433 GMD (High: 1.1642 / Low: 1.0209). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 GMD (High: 1.1267 / Low: 1.1034).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1433
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0825 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1.1451) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1859 (+19.38%).

2012 Avg (October) 1.1451
2011 Avg (October) 0.9592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0206 0.9459 0.9877
February 1.0484 0.9981 1.0272
March 1.0452 1.0005 1.0332
April 1.0290 0.9819 1.0045
May 1.0440 1.0170 1.0303
June 1.0557 1.0033 1.0331
July 1.0617 1.0325 1.0491
August 1.1208 1.0467 1.0628
September 1.1267 1.1034 1.1198
October 1.1692 1.1218 1.1451
November 1.1642 1.0209 1.0626
December 1.1203 1.0270 1.0683