YEARLY HIGH
0.0175 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0163 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0169 TWD

2018 BIF to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0167 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0175 was down 9.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 TWD
2017 Average 88 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 81 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.10 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0174
0.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0167, compared to 0.0172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 TWD (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0167). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TWD (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0165).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0172
2017 Avg (October) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0170 0.0164 0.0167
February 0.0167 0.0165 0.0166
March 0.0166 0.0163 0.0165
April 0.0168 0.0163 0.0166
May 0.0170 0.0167 0.0168
June 0.0173 0.0167 0.0170
July 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172
August 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
September 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
October 0.0175 0.0170 0.0172
November 0.0174 0.0169 0.0171
December 0.0173 0.0168 0.0170