YEARLY HIGH
1.3449 TWD
YEARLY LOW
1.2254 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2599 TWD

2018 HNL to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.3449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.2254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1195 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2453 to the December average rate of 1.2685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3449 was down 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,725 TWD
2017 Average 6,483 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 6,127 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 597.59 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2876
1.2308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 1.2454, compared to 1.2745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0932 TWD (High: 1.3449 / Low: 1.2517). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 TWD (High: 1.2635 / Low: 1.2515).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0932
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.2685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.2685
2017 Avg (December) 1.2673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2620 1.2319 1.2453
February 1.2494 1.2254 1.2394
March 1.2423 1.2257 1.2355
April 1.2551 1.2258 1.2412
May 1.2635 1.2515 1.2556
June 1.2738 1.2385 1.2552
July 1.2787 1.2645 1.2733
August 1.2844 1.2702 1.2781
September 1.2827 1.2640 1.2762
October 1.2933 1.2683 1.2828
November 1.2823 1.2586 1.2680
December 1.3449 1.2517 1.2685