YEARLY HIGH
1.3701 GMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1676 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3026 GMD

2016 TWD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 1.3701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.1676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2025 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1816 to the December average rate of 1.3375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3701 was down 3.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4147, 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 6,850 GMD
2015 Average 6,490 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,838 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,012.35 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3698
1.1645
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 1.2607, compared to 1.3446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1412 GMD (High: 1.3244 / Low: 1.1832). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 GMD (High: 1.3247 / Low: 1.3112).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1412
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.3515) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1134 (+9.16%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.3515
2015 Avg (August) 1.2380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1998 1.1676 1.1816
February 1.1944 1.1754 1.1865
March 1.3244 1.1832 1.2441
April 1.3247 1.3112 1.3188
May 1.3261 1.3052 1.3135
June 1.3366 1.3074 1.3195
July 1.3382 1.3122 1.3301
August 1.3701 1.3396 1.3515
September 1.3661 1.3401 1.3527
October 1.3620 1.3411 1.3516
November 1.3567 1.3316 1.3445
December 1.3558 1.3169 1.3375