YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0191 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0199 TWD

2018 LBP to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0194 to the December average rate of 0.0204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0206 was down 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103 TWD
2017 Average 101 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 96 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.25 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0205
0.0192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0195, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 TWD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TWD (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0202).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0204) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.98%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0204
2017 Avg (October) 0.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0197 0.0192 0.0194
February 0.0195 0.0191 0.0193
March 0.0194 0.0191 0.0193
April 0.0196 0.0191 0.0194
May 0.0199 0.0195 0.0197
June 0.0203 0.0195 0.0199
July 0.0204 0.0200 0.0202
August 0.0204 0.0202 0.0203
September 0.0204 0.0201 0.0203
October 0.0206 0.0202 0.0204
November 0.0205 0.0202 0.0203
December 0.0205 0.0202 0.0204