YEARLY HIGH
1.5879 TWD
YEARLY LOW
1.4096 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4782 TWD

2016 ETB to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.5879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 1.4096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1783 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5736 to the December average rate of 1.4293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5879 was up 0.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,940 TWD
2015 Average 7,682 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 7,048 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 891.64 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5887
1.4071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.5243, compared to 1.4320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0492 TWD (High: 1.5504 / Low: 1.5012). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 TWD (High: 1.5085 / Low: 1.4929).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0338 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.5736) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+0.62%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.5736
2015 Avg (January) 1.5638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5879 1.5523 1.5736
February 1.5718 1.5489 1.5605
March 1.5504 1.5012 1.5267
April 1.5085 1.4929 1.5006
May 1.5100 1.4877 1.5010
June 1.4985 1.4709 1.4833
July 1.4796 1.4455 1.4619
August 1.4394 1.4144 1.4306
September 1.4405 1.4132 1.4251
October 1.4328 1.4112 1.4222
November 1.4345 1.4096 1.4232
December 1.4462 1.4108 1.4293