YEARLY HIGH
1.6067 GMD
YEARLY LOW
1.3157 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5063 GMD

2017 TWD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.6067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2910 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3728 to the December average rate of 1.5867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6067 was up 17.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3701, 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 8,034 GMD
2016 Average 6,515 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 6,579 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,454.84 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6081
1.3514
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 1.4668, compared to 1.5459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0797 GMD (High: 1.3954 / Low: 1.3157). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 GMD (High: 1.5224 / Low: 1.5047).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0797
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.5867) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2492 (+18.63%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.5867
2016 Avg (December) 1.3375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3954 1.3157 1.3728
February 1.4530 1.3954 1.4309
March 1.4974 1.4350 1.4593
April 1.5070 1.4702 1.4883
May 1.5363 1.5062 1.5300
June 1.5357 1.5063 1.5195
July 1.5224 1.5047 1.5127
August 1.5306 1.4921 1.5176
September 1.5382 1.5162 1.5281
October 1.5756 1.5141 1.5555
November 1.5861 1.5652 1.5746
December 1.6067 1.5789 1.5867