YEARLY HIGH
0.4681 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4163 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4413 TWD

2018 BTN to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.4681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.4163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0518 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4625 to the December average rate of 0.4356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4681 was down 9.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,340 TWD
2017 Average 2,338 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,081 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.12 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4667
0.4155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.4499, compared to 0.4326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0261 TWD (High: 0.4429 / Low: 0.4168). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 TWD (High: 0.4512 / Low: 0.4453).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4625) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4659), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-0.74%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4625
2017 Avg (January) 0.4659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4681 0.4566 0.4625
February 0.4612 0.4503 0.4544
March 0.4512 0.4453 0.4489
April 0.4518 0.4428 0.4474
May 0.4469 0.4384 0.4423
June 0.4472 0.4408 0.4439
July 0.4469 0.4405 0.4447
August 0.4473 0.4325 0.4412
September 0.4325 0.4201 0.4260
October 0.4242 0.4163 0.4198
November 0.4429 0.4168 0.4285
December 0.4410 0.4265 0.4356