YEARLY HIGH
2.5340 TWD
YEARLY LOW
2.0313 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2896 TWD

2018 NAD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.5340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 2.0313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5027 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4150 to the December average rate of 2.1622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5340 was up 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,670 TWD
2017 Average 11,443 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 10,157 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,513.39 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5107
2.0633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 2.4064, compared to 2.1729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2062 TWD (High: 2.3201 / Low: 2.1139). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0787 TWD (High: 2.4617 / Low: 2.3830).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2062
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.4734) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1357 (+5.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.4734
2017 Avg (February) 2.3378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4642 2.3657 2.4150
February 2.5340 2.4175 2.4734
March 2.5057 2.4211 2.4632
April 2.4617 2.3830 2.4276
May 2.4401 2.3494 2.3852
June 2.3578 2.1964 2.2738
July 2.3341 2.2067 2.2695
August 2.3201 2.1139 2.1919
September 2.1626 2.0313 2.1005
October 2.1728 2.0844 2.1296
November 2.2435 2.1171 2.1834
December 2.2505 2.1125 2.1622