YEARLY HIGH
0.6317 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.5870 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6075 TWD

2018 DOP to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.6317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.5870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0447 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6068 to the December average rate of 0.6107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6317 was down 9.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,159 TWD
2017 Average 3,215 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,935 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.42 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6213
0.5886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.6000, compared to 0.6150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0197 TWD (High: 0.6169 / Low: 0.5973). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 TWD (High: 0.6187 / Low: 0.6127).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0197
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6186) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-2.61%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6186
2017 Avg (October) 0.6351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6169 0.5988 0.6068
February 0.6050 0.5913 0.5979
March 0.5960 0.5870 0.5913
April 0.5996 0.5871 0.5937
May 0.6075 0.5986 0.6027
June 0.6169 0.5973 0.6074
July 0.6178 0.6109 0.6151
August 0.6187 0.6127 0.6157
September 0.6182 0.6079 0.6141
October 0.6317 0.6124 0.6186
November 0.6205 0.6112 0.6158
December 0.6164 0.6048 0.6107