YEARLY HIGH
0.2413 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1887 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2106 TWD

2018 LRD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.2413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.1887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2320 to the December average rate of 0.1953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2413 was down 32.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3557, 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 1,206 TWD
2017 Average 1,480 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 943 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.08 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2357
0.1914
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 0.2241, compared to 0.1971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0174 TWD (High: 0.2413 / Low: 0.2239). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 TWD (High: 0.1961 / Low: 0.1939).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3276), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0959 (-29.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2317
2017 Avg (February) 0.3276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2376 0.2256 0.2320
February 0.2413 0.2239 0.2317
March 0.2248 0.2203 0.2227
April 0.2269 0.2203 0.2241
May 0.2273 0.2166 0.2230
June 0.2156 0.2033 0.2113
July 0.2033 0.1887 0.1968
August 0.2023 0.1982 0.2000
September 0.1998 0.1922 0.1983
October 0.1987 0.1957 0.1972
November 0.1961 0.1939 0.1951
December 0.1964 0.1935 0.1953