2018 TWD to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6742 GMD

YEARLY LOW

1.5408 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5965 GMD

2018 TWD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.6742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 1.5408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1334 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6314 to the December average rate of 1.6075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6742 was up 4.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6067, 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 8,371 GMD

2017 Average 7,534 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 7,704 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 667.02 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6383

1.5553

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 1.6045, compared to 1.5884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0740 GMD (High: 1.6742 / Low: 1.6002). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 GMD (High: 1.6178 / Low: 1.6012).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0740

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.6314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2586 (+18.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.6314

2017 Avg (January) 1.3728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6742	1.6002	1.6314
February	1.6453	1.6059	1.6184
March	1.6347	1.6095	1.6206
April	1.6346	1.5879	1.6075
May	1.5891	1.5668	1.5801
June	1.5899	1.5410	1.5690
July	1.5798	1.5408	1.5622
August	1.5766	1.5567	1.5677
September	1.6183	1.5586	1.5814
October	1.6148	1.5917	1.6018
November	1.6218	1.5995	1.6098
December	1.6178	1.6012	1.6075