YEARLY HIGH
0.0345 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0322 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0335 TWD

2018 KPW to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.0345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0327 to the December average rate of 0.0342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0345 was down 4.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173 TWD
2017 Average 169 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 161 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.83 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0345
0.0322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0328, compared to 0.0341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 TWD (High: 0.0340 / Low: 0.0330). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TWD (High: 0.0343 / Low: 0.0339).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0343) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+2.08%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0343
2017 Avg (October) 0.0336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0331 0.0323 0.0327
February 0.0326 0.0322 0.0325
March 0.0326 0.0322 0.0324
April 0.0330 0.0322 0.0326
May 0.0334 0.0330 0.0332
June 0.0340 0.0330 0.0334
July 0.0341 0.0337 0.0339
August 0.0343 0.0339 0.0341
September 0.0342 0.0338 0.0341
October 0.0345 0.0339 0.0343
November 0.0344 0.0340 0.0342
December 0.0344 0.0340 0.0342