YEARLY HIGH
1.1231 TWD
YEARLY LOW
1.0518 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0888 TWD

2018 ETB to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 1.1231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 1.0518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0713 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0719 to the December average rate of 1.0914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1231 was down 22.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4440, 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 5,616 TWD
2017 Average 6,384 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 5,259 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356.61 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1151
1.0568
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 1.0737, compared to 1.1039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0344 TWD (High: 1.1101 / Low: 1.0758). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 TWD (High: 1.1133 / Low: 1.1007).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.1080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1753), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0673 (-5.72%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.1080
2017 Avg (October) 1.1753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0886 1.0560 1.0719
February 1.0709 1.0543 1.0636
March 1.0683 1.0518 1.0616
April 1.0800 1.0571 1.0691
May 1.0930 1.0775 1.0847
June 1.1101 1.0758 1.0915
July 1.1133 1.1007 1.1075
August 1.1167 1.1030 1.1102
September 1.1193 1.0918 1.1070
October 1.1231 1.0986 1.1080
November 1.1086 1.0887 1.0994
December 1.1030 1.0744 1.0914