YEARLY HIGH
0.3557 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2364 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2961 TWD

2017 LRD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1193 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3389 to the December average rate of 0.2387, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3557 was down 10.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,778 TWD
2016 Average 1,808 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,182 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 596.38 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3489
0.2287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.3262, compared to 0.2659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0740 TWD (High: 0.3361 / Low: 0.2621). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 TWD (High: 0.2393 / Low: 0.2364).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0740
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0575 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3389) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3908), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0519 (-13.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3389
2016 Avg (January) 0.3908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3557 0.3301 0.3389
February 0.3329 0.3228 0.3276
March 0.3318 0.3184 0.3263
April 0.3260 0.3190 0.3225
May 0.3254 0.3176 0.3201
June 0.3266 0.3184 0.3222
July 0.3374 0.3230 0.3282
August 0.3361 0.2621 0.2706
September 0.2619 0.2564 0.2578
October 0.2588 0.2528 0.2557
November 0.2529 0.2390 0.2444
December 0.2393 0.2364 0.2387