YEARLY HIGH
0.4692 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3953 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4467 TWD

2018 HTG to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.4692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0739 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4562 to the December average rate of 0.4046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4692 was down 6.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,346 TWD
2017 Average 2,344 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,976 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.56 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4676
0.3989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.4562, compared to 0.4372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0231 TWD (High: 0.4184 / Low: 0.3953). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 TWD (High: 0.4591 / Low: 0.4524).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.4599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4895), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0296 (-6.05%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.4599
2017 Avg (July) 0.4895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4671 0.4498 0.4562
February 0.4591 0.4524 0.4560
March 0.4564 0.4488 0.4529
April 0.4591 0.4491 0.4535
May 0.4663 0.4551 0.4618
June 0.4640 0.4507 0.4570
July 0.4692 0.4521 0.4599
August 0.4631 0.4422 0.4556
September 0.4458 0.4362 0.4424
October 0.4452 0.4296 0.4370
November 0.4318 0.4166 0.4239
December 0.4184 0.3953 0.4046