2018 FKP to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.1059 TWD

YEARLY LOW

38.4403 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.2034 TWD

2018 FKP to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 42.1059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 38.4403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6656 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.6601 to the December average rate of 38.9846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.1059 was up 2.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.0156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,529 TWD

2017 Average 196,019 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 192,201 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,327.82 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.5396

38.7524

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 40.6317, compared to 39.7751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.7751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.7526 TWD (High: 41.0506 / Low: 39.2980). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5244 TWD (High: 40.4876 / Low: 39.9632).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.7526

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 41.3074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.4037), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9037 (+7.56%).

2018 Avg (April) 41.3074

2017 Avg (April) 38.4037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.3851	39.9595	40.6601
February	41.6602	40.3672	40.8618
March	41.4181	40.3669	40.7822
April	42.1059	40.6904	41.3074
May	40.4952	39.7359	40.1917
June	40.3087	39.4906	39.9869
July	40.4876	39.9632	40.2317
August	40.1940	39.1049	39.4881
September	40.7738	39.5093	40.0279
October	41.0506	39.2980	40.2127
November	40.2789	39.2427	39.7054
December	39.4078	38.4403	38.9846