YEARLY HIGH
32.3422 TWD
YEARLY LOW
29.6648 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.4308 TWD

2017 BSD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BSD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 32.3422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 29.6648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6774 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.7314 to the December average rate of 29.9534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.3422 was down 4.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.7287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161,711 TWD
2016 Average 161,273 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 148,324 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,386.89 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31.9092
29.7756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 30.6740, compared to 30.1875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.1358 TWD (High: 32.3422 / Low: 31.2064). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2135 TWD (High: 30.1990 / Low: 29.9855).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1358
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8478 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 31.7314) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.4313), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6999 (-5.08%).

2017 Avg (January) 31.7314
2016 Avg (January) 33.4313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3422 31.2064 31.7314
February 31.1900 30.6526 30.8836
March 31.0422 30.1665 30.6567
April 30.6440 30.1260 30.3814
May 30.2604 30.0080 30.1312
June 30.4580 30.0836 30.2599
July 30.6035 30.2150 30.4253
August 30.3580 30.1207 30.2531
September 30.3885 30.0030 30.1324
October 30.4550 30.1520 30.2633
November 30.1990 29.9855 30.0973
December 30.0333 29.6648 29.9534