2018 BAM to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.7556 TWD

YEARLY LOW

17.7132 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2040 TWD

2018 BAM to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 18.7556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 17.7132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0424 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3369 to the December average rate of 17.9076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.7556 was up 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.4878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93,778 TWD

2017 Average 87,852 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 88,566 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,211.99 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.5304

17.8510

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 18.2819, compared to 18.1260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7236 TWD (High: 18.7556 / Low: 18.0320). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2945 TWD (High: 18.0129 / Low: 17.7184).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7236

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.3480) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.3590), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0111 (-0.06%).

2018 Avg (September) 18.3480

2017 Avg (September) 18.3590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.5758	18.0250	18.3369
February	18.7281	18.3196	18.4738
March	18.5666	18.2308	18.4049
April	18.5966	18.2761	18.4609
May	18.3175	17.7706	18.0584
June	18.1513	17.7355	17.9568
July	18.6902	18.1389	18.2886
August	18.3748	17.8452	18.1229
September	18.7556	18.0320	18.3480
October	18.5656	17.9107	18.1496
November	18.4362	17.7132	17.9390
December	18.0129	17.7184	17.9076