YEARLY HIGH
4.5123 TWD
YEARLY LOW
4.1910 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3603 TWD

2018 BOB to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 4.5123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 4.1910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3213 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2573 to the December average rate of 4.4524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5123 was down 3.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,561 TWD
2017 Average 21,931 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 20,955 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,606.69 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4957
4.1994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 4.2729, compared to 4.4477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1425 TWD (High: 4.4251 / Low: 4.2826). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 TWD (High: 4.2409 / Low: 4.1939).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1425
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.4576) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1224 (+2.82%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.4576
2017 Avg (November) 4.3352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3171 4.2064 4.2573
February 4.2530 4.1910 4.2325
March 4.2409 4.1939 4.2241
April 4.2971 4.1980 4.2523
May 4.3544 4.2884 4.3192
June 4.4251 4.2826 4.3520
July 4.4579 4.3857 4.4232
August 4.4665 4.4160 4.4428
September 4.4577 4.4072 4.4388
October 4.5040 4.4204 4.4710
November 4.5123 4.4167 4.4576
December 4.4766 4.4077 4.4524