YEARLY HIGH
17.2707 TWD
YEARLY LOW
16.1995 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8082 TWD

2018 AWG to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 17.2707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 16.1995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0711 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4345 to the December average rate of 17.0941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.2707 was down 4.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.0967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,353 TWD
2017 Average 84,741 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 80,998 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,355.68 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.2428
16.2506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 16.5145, compared to 17.1020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.5294 TWD (High: 17.0972 / Low: 16.5678). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1216 TWD (High: 16.4168 / Low: 16.2953).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5294
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1013 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 17.1601) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.9034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2567 (+1.52%).

2018 Avg (October) 17.1601
2017 Avg (October) 16.9034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.6397 16.2352 16.4345
February 16.4336 16.1995 16.3333
March 16.4168 16.2953 16.3543
April 16.6115 16.3088 16.4518
May 16.8381 16.5594 16.6918
June 17.0972 16.5678 16.8211
July 17.1579 16.9596 17.0709
August 17.2317 17.0251 17.1181
September 17.1939 16.9183 17.0713
October 17.2707 16.9725 17.1601
November 17.1929 16.9939 17.0975
December 17.1861 16.9769 17.0941