YEARLY HIGH
0.0195 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0186 TWD

2018 CDF to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0184 to the December average rate of 0.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0195 was down 29.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98 TWD
2017 Average 105 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 89 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.36 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0191
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0183, compared to 0.0189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0012 TWD (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TWD (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0179).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0196), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-3.77%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0188
2017 Avg (July) 0.0196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0181 0.0184
February 0.0184 0.0179 0.0182
March 0.0182 0.0179 0.0181
April 0.0184 0.0179 0.0182
May 0.0186 0.0184 0.0185
June 0.0189 0.0184 0.0186
July 0.0195 0.0183 0.0188
August 0.0190 0.0186 0.0189
September 0.0189 0.0186 0.0188
October 0.0192 0.0187 0.0190
November 0.0192 0.0187 0.0190
December 0.0192 0.0187 0.0189